Ahimsa ???
One of the titles given to the Mahavira by his later disciples.
Designation for the disciples of Mahavira the Jina (the Conqueror).
Sect of Jainism that insists on going naked, as did the Mahavira, when duty called for it.
Honorific title meaning “great man” given to the founder of Jainism
Rite of voluntary self-starvation which, according to tradition, took the life of Mahavira’s parents.
Part of the sacred scriptures of Jainism which holds the foremost position.
Practice of non-violence and reverence for life; it forbids the taking of animal life at any level
Central principle of self-denial: renunciation of killing living things, lying, greed, sexual pleasure, worldly attachments.
Jain sect that worships everywhere, not allowing for idols or temples.
A savior being. According to Jain belief, Mahavira is the 24th Tirthankara, the last and greatest of the savior beings.
Literally, “naked one”; A person who practices asceticism in accordance with Jain principles.
Literally, “the conqueror”; designation given to Mahavira for his achievement of victory over his bodily desires.
“The white clad”; liberal wing of Jainism which believe in wearing at least one garment in contrast to the Digambaras.
Digam baras ???
One of the titles given to the Mahavira by his later disciples.
Designation for the disciples of Mahavira the Jina (the Conqueror).
Sect of Jainism that insists on going naked, as did the Mahavira, when duty called for it.
Honorific title meaning “great man” given to the founder of Jainism
Rite of voluntary self-starvation which, according to tradition, took the life of Mahavira’s parents.
Part of the sacred scriptures of Jainism which holds the foremost position.
Practice of non-violence and reverence for life; it forbids the taking of animal life at any level
Central principle of self-denial: renunciation of killing living things, lying, greed, sexual pleasure, worldly attachments.
Jain sect that worships everywhere, not allowing for idols or temples.
A savior being. According to Jain belief, Mahavira is the 24th Tirthankara, the last and greatest of the savior beings.
Literally, “naked one”; A person who practices asceticism in accordance with Jain principles.
Literally, “the conqueror”; designation given to Mahavira for his achievement of victory over his bodily desires.
“The white clad”; liberal wing of Jainism which believe in wearing at least one garment in contrast to the Digambaras.
Five Great Vows ???
One of the titles given to the Mahavira by his later disciples.
Designation for the disciples of Mahavira the Jina (the Conqueror).
Sect of Jainism that insists on going naked, as did the Mahavira, when duty called for it.
Honorific title meaning “great man” given to the founder of Jainism
Rite of voluntary self-starvation which, according to tradition, took the life of Mahavira’s parents.
Part of the sacred scriptures of Jainism which holds the foremost position.
Practice of non-violence and reverence for life; it forbids the taking of animal life at any level
Central principle of self-denial: renunciation of killing living things, lying, greed, sexual pleasure, worldly attachments.
Jain sect that worships everywhere, not allowing for idols or temples.
A savior being. According to Jain belief, Mahavira is the 24th Tirthankara, the last and greatest of the savior beings.
Literally, “naked one”; A person who practices asceticism in accordance with Jain principles.
Literally, “the conqueror”; designation given to Mahavira for his achievement of victory over his bodily desires.
“The white clad”; liberal wing of Jainism which believe in wearing at least one garment in contrast to the Digambaras.
Jains ???
One of the titles given to the Mahavira by his later disciples.
Designation for the disciples of Mahavira the Jina (the Conqueror).
Sect of Jainism that insists on going naked, as did the Mahavira, when duty called for it.
Honorific title meaning “great man” given to the founder of Jainism
Rite of voluntary self-starvation which, according to tradition, took the life of Mahavira’s parents.
Part of the sacred scriptures of Jainism which holds the foremost position.
Practice of non-violence and reverence for life; it forbids the taking of animal life at any level
Central principle of self-denial: renunciation of killing living things, lying, greed, sexual pleasure, worldly attachments.
Jain sect that worships everywhere, not allowing for idols or temples.
A savior being. According to Jain belief, Mahavira is the 24th Tirthankara, the last and greatest of the savior beings.
Literally, “naked one”; A person who practices asceticism in accordance with Jain principles.
Literally, “the conqueror”; designation given to Mahavira for his achievement of victory over his bodily desires.
“The white clad”; liberal wing of Jainism which believe in wearing at least one garment in contrast to the Digambaras.
Jina ???
One of the titles given to the Mahavira by his later disciples.
Designation for the disciples of Mahavira the Jina (the Conqueror).
Sect of Jainism that insists on going naked, as did the Mahavira, when duty called for it.
Honorific title meaning “great man” given to the founder of Jainism
Rite of voluntary self-starvation which, according to tradition, took the life of Mahavira’s parents.
Part of the sacred scriptures of Jainism which holds the foremost position.
Practice of non-violence and reverence for life; it forbids the taking of animal life at any level
Central principle of self-denial: renunciation of killing living things, lying, greed, sexual pleasure, worldly attachments.
Jain sect that worships everywhere, not allowing for idols or temples.
A savior being. According to Jain belief, Mahavira is the 24th Tirthankara, the last and greatest of the savior beings.
Literally, “naked one”; A person who practices asceticism in accordance with Jain principles.
Literally, “the conqueror”; designation given to Mahavira for his achievement of victory over his bodily desires.
“The white clad”; liberal wing of Jainism which believe in wearing at least one garment in contrast to the Digambaras.
Mahavira ???
One of the titles given to the Mahavira by his later disciples.
Designation for the disciples of Mahavira the Jina (the Conqueror).
Sect of Jainism that insists on going naked, as did the Mahavira, when duty called for it.
Honorific title meaning “great man” given to the founder of Jainism
Rite of voluntary self-starvation which, according to tradition, took the life of Mahavira’s parents.
Part of the sacred scriptures of Jainism which holds the foremost position.
Practice of non-violence and reverence for life; it forbids the taking of animal life at any level
Central principle of self-denial: renunciation of killing living things, lying, greed, sexual pleasure, worldly attachments.
Jain sect that worships everywhere, not allowing for idols or temples.
A savior being. According to Jain belief, Mahavira is the 24th Tirthankara, the last and greatest of the savior beings.
Literally, “naked one”; A person who practices asceticism in accordance with Jain principles.
Literally, “the conqueror”; designation given to Mahavira for his achievement of victory over his bodily desires.
“The white clad”; liberal wing of Jainism which believe in wearing at least one garment in contrast to the Digambaras.
Nirgrantha ???
One of the titles given to the Mahavira by his later disciples.
Designation for the disciples of Mahavira the Jina (the Conqueror).
Sect of Jainism that insists on going naked, as did the Mahavira, when duty called for it.
Honorific title meaning “great man” given to the founder of Jainism
Rite of voluntary self-starvation which, according to tradition, took the life of Mahavira’s parents.
Part of the sacred scriptures of Jainism which holds the foremost position.
Practice of non-violence and reverence for life; it forbids the taking of animal life at any level
Central principle of self-denial: renunciation of killing living things, lying, greed, sexual pleasure, worldly attachments.
Jain sect that worships everywhere, not allowing for idols or temples.
A savior being. According to Jain belief, Mahavira is the 24th Tirthankara, the last and greatest of the savior beings.
Literally, “naked one”; A person who practices asceticism in accordance with Jain principles.
Literally, “the conqueror”; designation given to Mahavira for his achievement of victory over his bodily desires.
“The white clad”; liberal wing of Jainism which believe in wearing at least one garment in contrast to the Digambaras.
Sallakhana ???
One of the titles given to the Mahavira by his later disciples.
Designation for the disciples of Mahavira the Jina (the Conqueror).
Sect of Jainism that insists on going naked, as did the Mahavira, when duty called for it.
Honorific title meaning “great man” given to the founder of Jainism
Rite of voluntary self-starvation which, according to tradition, took the life of Mahavira’s parents.
Part of the sacred scriptures of Jainism which holds the foremost position.
Practice of non-violence and reverence for life; it forbids the taking of animal life at any level
Central principle of self-denial: renunciation of killing living things, lying, greed, sexual pleasure, worldly attachments.
Jain sect that worships everywhere, not allowing for idols or temples.
A savior being. According to Jain belief, Mahavira is the 24th Tirthankara, the last and greatest of the savior beings.
Literally, “naked one”; A person who practices asceticism in accordance with Jain principles.
Literally, “the conqueror”; designation given to Mahavira for his achievement of victory over his bodily desires.
“The white clad”; liberal wing of Jainism which believe in wearing at least one garment in contrast to the Digambaras.
Shvetambaras ???
One of the titles given to the Mahavira by his later disciples.
Designation for the disciples of Mahavira the Jina (the Conqueror).
Sect of Jainism that insists on going naked, as did the Mahavira, when duty called for it.
Honorific title meaning “great man” given to the founder of Jainism
Rite of voluntary self-starvation which, according to tradition, took the life of Mahavira’s parents.
Part of the sacred scriptures of Jainism which holds the foremost position.
Practice of non-violence and reverence for life; it forbids the taking of animal life at any level
Central principle of self-denial: renunciation of killing living things, lying, greed, sexual pleasure, worldly attachments.
Jain sect that worships everywhere, not allowing for idols or temples.
A savior being. According to Jain belief, Mahavira is the 24th Tirthankara, the last and greatest of the savior beings.
Literally, “naked one”; A person who practices asceticism in accordance with Jain principles.
Literally, “the conqueror”; designation given to Mahavira for his achievement of victory over his bodily desires.
“The white clad”; liberal wing of Jainism which believe in wearing at least one garment in contrast to the Digambaras.
Sthanakvasis ???
One of the titles given to the Mahavira by his later disciples.
Designation for the disciples of Mahavira the Jina (the Conqueror).
Sect of Jainism that insists on going naked, as did the Mahavira, when duty called for it.
Honorific title meaning “great man” given to the founder of Jainism
Rite of voluntary self-starvation which, according to tradition, took the life of Mahavira’s parents.
Part of the sacred scriptures of Jainism which holds the foremost position.
Practice of non-violence and reverence for life; it forbids the taking of animal life at any level
Central principle of self-denial: renunciation of killing living things, lying, greed, sexual pleasure, worldly attachments.
Jain sect that worships everywhere, not allowing for idols or temples.
A savior being. According to Jain belief, Mahavira is the 24th Tirthankara, the last and greatest of the savior beings.
Literally, “naked one”; A person who practices asceticism in accordance with Jain principles.
Literally, “the conqueror”; designation given to Mahavira for his achievement of victory over his bodily desires.
“The white clad”; liberal wing of Jainism which believe in wearing at least one garment in contrast to the Digambaras.
Tirthankaza ???
One of the titles given to the Mahavira by his later disciples.
Designation for the disciples of Mahavira the Jina (the Conqueror).
Sect of Jainism that insists on going naked, as did the Mahavira, when duty called for it.
Honorific title meaning “great man” given to the founder of Jainism
Rite of voluntary self-starvation which, according to tradition, took the life of Mahavira’s parents.
Part of the sacred scriptures of Jainism which holds the foremost position.
Practice of non-violence and reverence for life; it forbids the taking of animal life at any level
Central principle of self-denial: renunciation of killing living things, lying, greed, sexual pleasure, worldly attachments.
Jain sect that worships everywhere, not allowing for idols or temples.
A savior being. According to Jain belief, Mahavira is the 24th Tirthankara, the last and greatest of the savior beings.
Literally, “naked one”; A person who practices asceticism in accordance with Jain principles.
Literally, “the conqueror”; designation given to Mahavira for his achievement of victory over his bodily desires.
“The white clad”; liberal wing of Jainism which believe in wearing at least one garment in contrast to the Digambaras.
Twelve Angas ???
One of the titles given to the Mahavira by his later disciples.
Designation for the disciples of Mahavira the Jina (the Conqueror).
Sect of Jainism that insists on going naked, as did the Mahavira, when duty called for it.
Honorific title meaning “great man” given to the founder of Jainism
Rite of voluntary self-starvation which, according to tradition, took the life of Mahavira’s parents.
Part of the sacred scriptures of Jainism which holds the foremost position.
Practice of non-violence and reverence for life; it forbids the taking of animal life at any level
Central principle of self-denial: renunciation of killing living things, lying, greed, sexual pleasure, worldly attachments.
Jain sect that worships everywhere, not allowing for idols or temples.
A savior being. According to Jain belief, Mahavira is the 24th Tirthankara, the last and greatest of the savior beings.
Literally, “naked one”; A person who practices asceticism in accordance with Jain principles.
Literally, “the conqueror”; designation given to Mahavira for his achievement of victory over his bodily desires.
“The white clad”; liberal wing of Jainism which believe in wearing at least one garment in contrast to the Digambaras.
Venerable One ???
One of the titles given to the Mahavira by his later disciples.
Designation for the disciples of Mahavira the Jina (the Conqueror).
Sect of Jainism that insists on going naked, as did the Mahavira, when duty called for it.
Honorific title meaning “great man” given to the founder of Jainism
Rite of voluntary self-starvation which, according to tradition, took the life of Mahavira’s parents.
Part of the sacred scriptures of Jainism which holds the foremost position.
Practice of non-violence and reverence for life; it forbids the taking of animal life at any level
Central principle of self-denial: renunciation of killing living things, lying, greed, sexual pleasure, worldly attachments.
Jain sect that worships everywhere, not allowing for idols or temples.
A savior being. According to Jain belief, Mahavira is the 24th Tirthankara, the last and greatest of the savior beings.
Literally, “naked one”; A person who practices asceticism in accordance with Jain principles.
Literally, “the conqueror”; designation given to Mahavira for his achievement of victory over his bodily desires.
“The white clad”; liberal wing of Jainism which believe in wearing at least one garment in contrast to the Digambaras.