RLGA01H3 : key terms on Jainism

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Ahimsa : means non_voilance, the highest possible value in jainism. It is believed that the non voilance is the supreme path( ahimsa paramo damma. ). Sramanas: the grops rejected the teachings of vedas and( wandering monks) karma (in the context of jainism) : they believe karma to be material in nature. Karma is the tiny substance attached to the soul. Liberation is only possible if one can leave behind the karma. Jainas practices tortures to get rid of karma and attain liberation. We born with a pure soul but get corrupted according to the actions. Our thoughts are important to determine the quality of karma. Tirthankaras: builders of bridge across the ocean of death and birth. ( path of attaining nirvana. ) there are 24 tirthankarasa. The first is the rsabha . its believed that 23rd and 24th are real as other are myths, It is belived that the jainism was given the present form by mahavira.

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