Jainism

Jainism also known as Jaina dharma spreads the message of non-violence towards all living beings. Vardhamana Mahavira is known as the founder of Jainism. Mahavira was born in Vaishali in 540 BC. Rishabha Deva was the first Tirthankara of Jainism whereas Parshwanath is the twenty third tirthankara and the Vardhamana Mahavira is 24th tirthankara of Jainism.  The word 'Tirthankaras' means a human being who aided in attaining freedom and clarification as an "Arihant" by demolishing their soul-constraining karmas and turn into a role-model and chief for those looking for holy guidance. The word Jina is derived from Sanskrit verb Jin (conquer) and its meaning is “those who wins his senses”. Mahavira attained intense meditation and enlightenment at the age of forty-two in the village of Jrumbhi. Jamali was one of Mahavira's main disciples. Jainism was divided into two sects, 'Svetambaras' and 'Digambaras', at the first Jain council. The first Jain council was held in Pataliputra in 310 BC. The second Jain council was held in Vallabhi in 453 AD. Mahavira achieved nirvana after his death at the age of 72. The five self control principles of Jainism include Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Brahmacharya and Aparigraha. The Triple Gems of Jainism is the right vision, knowledge and conduct. In Sanskrit it is Samyak Darshana, Gyana and Charitra.