History of jainism

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Re: History of jainism

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jainism is extremely low-profile. but it has survived millenia. some say jainism and buddhism are a continuation of the native philosophy and faith of the indus civilization. and gautama siddharta trained in asceticism under jains before he went his way seeking enlightenment. in fact, a LOT of buddhist concepts resonate within jainism.

although jains these days show respect to hindu gods, they are not traditionally part of jainism, their holy figures being 24 men and women who have been selected as role models for their practice of jainism, reaching moksha. jainism is about doing no harm. to anyone, and this goes beyond humans. they are strict vegetarians, avoid hurting even pests.

there is no such thing as seperate native religion and hindu religion. both are the same it’s just way people interpret it and pratice defferently
moska/karma were always core part of hinduism (whatever you call it) later it got into jainism/buddhism

i have to ask a jain more about association with hindu gods though