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Origin of Jainism

Jainism is derived from the Sanskrit term ji, which means "to conquer."

It refers to the ascetic battle that Jain renunciants (monks and nuns) are said to wage against their passions and corporeal senses in order to achieve enlightenment, or omniscience and soul purity.

Jainism is a religion that dates back thousands of years. According to certain traditions, it predates the Vedic faith.

Jains believe that their religion has no historical founder.

In the Jain religion, there are a series of renowned instructors known as Tirthankaras.

Vardhamana, the 24th and final Tirthankara of that era, was known as Mahavira and is thought to be the last teacher of "correct" knowledge, faith, and practice.

Although Mahavira is typically dated to 599–527 BCE, he must be considered a close contemporary of the Buddha (who is traditionally dated to 563–483 BCE but lived roughly a century later).

The Jain scriptures' mythical descriptions of Mahavira's life serve as the foundation for his biography and allow certain inferences to be drawn about the nature of the early community he formed.l.

Rishabhanath or Rishabhdev is thought to be the first Tirthankara.

Parshvanatha, the 23rd Tirthankara, was born in Varanasi. He lived in the eighth or seventh centuries BC.

By birth, all of the Tirthankaras were Kshatriyas.