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JAINISM IN INDIA

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History Of Jainism Religion Founded by Rishabhanath. There were 24 Tirthankaras (Prophestor Gurus), all Kshatriyas. First was Rishabhanath (Emblem: Bull). His references is also 4n Rigveda. But there is no historical basis for the first 22  Tirthankaras . Only the last two Tirthankaras are historical personalities. The 23rd Tirthankar Parshwanath (Emblem: Snake) was the son of King Ashvaesnaof Banaras. His main teachings were: Non- injury, Non- lying, Non-stealing, Non-possession. The 24th and the last Trithankar was Vardhman Mahavira (Emblem: Lion). Vardhman Mahavira History   : He was born in Kundagram ( Distt Muzaffarpur, Bihar) in 599 BC. His father Siddhartha was the head of Jnatrika clan. His mother was Trishla, sister of Lichchavi Prince Chetak of Vaishali. Mahavira was related to Bimbisara. Married to Yashoda, had a daughter named Priyadarsena, whose husband Jamali became his first disciple. At 30, after the death of his parents, he become an asc...

Buddhism in India: Ancient Buddhism in India

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Buddhism stands for 3 pillars:  1) Buddha: Its founder                                             2) Dhamma: His Teachings                                            3) Sangha: Order of buddhist monks and nuns. The Buddha History : Also known as Sakyamuni or Tathagata. born in 563 BC on the Vaishakha Poornima Day at Lumbini (near Kapilavastu) in Nepal. His father Suddhodana was the Saka ruler. His mother ( Mahamaya of Kosala dynasty) died after 7 days of his birth. Brought up by stepmother Gautami. Married ad 16 to Yoshodhara. Enjoyed the marri...