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Jainism was born in India about the same period as Buddhism. It was established by Mahavira (c. 599 - 527 BC) in about 500 BC

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Jains ritually worship numerous deities, especially the Jinas. In Jainism a Jina as deva is not an avatar (incarnation), but the highest state of omniscience that an ascetic tirthankara achieved.

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Today there are some six million Jains worldwide, and they represent less than 2% of India's population. They are mostly in India.

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The spiritual goal of Jainism is to become liberated from the endless cycle of rebirth and to achieve an all-knowing state called moksha. The spiritual goal of Jainism is to become liberated from the endless cycle of rebirth and to achieve an all-knowing state called moksha.

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Dev Diwali is celebrated on the full moon day in the first month of the Hindu/Jain calendar. Followers resolve to give up negative traits such as anger and greed in pursuit of spirituality. Jains remember their spiritual leaders on this day.
Guru Purnima day is celebrated around the world by disciples to revere and honour their Gurus (spiritual masters). It is also celebrated by Hindus.
Jains begin the New Year with a glorification of Lord Guatamswami. Jains visit temple in the morning and offer prayers. Some devotees of Jainism fast for three days, including the New Year day. Traditions include visiting friends, family and neighbours, feasts, offering gifts, fireworks and lighting up the home.

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Jains worship through meditation, offerings and prayer. Prayers are not made in any form of petitioning to a greater being for grace or influence, instead they tend remember great qualities of their religious saviours.

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A symbol to represent the Jain community was chosen in 1975 as part of the commemoration of the 2500th anniversary of Mahavira's attainment of nirvana. The stylized hand is in a gesture of blessing, and on the palm is inscribed “ahimsa,” which for many is the essence of Jain ethical teachings.

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The Agamas. The texts containing the teachings of Mahavira are called the Agamas, and are the canonical literature - the scriptures - of Svetambara Jainism. Mahavira's disciples compiled his words into texts or sutras, and memorised them to pass on to future generations.

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It is believed Jainism, an ancient Indian religion that follows the core principal of non-violence towards all living beings, stems from Buddhism—which in turn stems from Hinduism.
Jainism is focused on liberating the soul—and that the body and the soul are separate from each other. They also believe that religious equality is crucial and applies to women; however, some are divided on how women can achieve equality. For example, some believe that a woman must first be born as a man and then as a woman to experience spiritual equality.Jains will wear masks and will take great pain to ensure they do not harm or kill any living animal including insects. They will take five vows, which are integral parts of the religion: nonviolence, truthfulness, no stealing, celibacy, and not to be possessive. Their daily prayers can be done at home or in wooden temples, and largely focus on chanting mantras.

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How does this religion handle interaction with others (moral or guiding code, etc.)?  Jain ethical code prescribes two dharmas or rules of conduct. One for those who wish to become ascetic and another for the sravaka(householders). Five fundamental vows are prescribed for both votaries.

How does this religion handle involvement with politics? Similar to religions, political parties are built upon a set of values. In religion, these values are of a clear moral nature. In politics, those same moral values are often present and furthermore, are expressed as social action. We can, as individuals, act in consistency with our values, however we don’t live on isolated islands.