Jainism is known as Jain Dharma. It is a very ancient religion.It teaches that the way to liberation and bliss is to live a life of harmless ness and renunciation.
Followers of Jain dharma is khown as ‘jains’.
There were 24 Jain Tirthankaras.
Imp Tirthankaras-
| Name | Symbol | Place of Nirvana | |
| 1. | Rishabha | Bull | Ashtapad(Kailasha) |
| 23. | Parshvanatha | Snake | Samet Sikhar |
| 24. | Mahavira | Loin | Pava Puri |
Mahavira-
- He is also known as Vardhmana.
- He is the 24th Tirthankaras.
- Born- Kundalgrama near Vaishali.
- Father- Siddhartha (Head of Jantrika Clan)
- Mothre- Trishala
- Wife- Yasoda
- Daughter- Priyadarsana
Triratnas of Jainism-
- Right faith
- Right Knowledge
- Right Conduct
Five vows-
- Ahimsa
- Satya
- Asteya
- Parigraha
- Brahmacharya
Jain Council-
| Year | Place | Monk | |
| 1. | 3rd council BC | Patliputra | Sthulabahu |
| 2. | 512 CE | Vallabhi(Gujarat) | Devardhigani |
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