Jainism (/ ˈdʒeɪnɪzəm, ˈdʒaɪnɪzəm / JAY-niz-əm, JYE-niz-əm), [1] also known as Jain Dharma, [2] is an Indian religion which teaches a path toward spiritual purity and enlightenment through disciplined non …

Apr 8, 2026 · English-language publications such as Jain Digest and Jain Spirit have presented Jain ideals, such as nonviolence, vegetarianism, and, most recently, environmentalism, to members of …

Sep 21, 2020 · According to Jain belief, Mahavira was not the founder of the faith, only another in a long line of enlightened sages who realized the true nature of reality & the soul.

Oct 31, 2023 · According to tradition, he established a large community of Jain followers: 14,000 monks and 36,000 nuns at the time of his death. Today, most followers of Jainism live in India, with …

The Jain dictum, “Parasparopagraho Jivanam” means “Souls render service to one another.” It emphasizes the balance and harmony both among human beings, and between humanity and all …

14 hours ago · The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved Rohit Jain’s appointment as Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India for three years, effective on or after May 3, a …

The Jain faith revolves around the notion of the soul – jīva. The ultimate objective of the Jain religion is for the soul to attain self-realisation, which is liberation.