History of Jainism, Rules, Teachings and Principles

Jainism - 24 Tirthankara

There is great similarity between Jainism and Buddhism. But now it has been proved that Jainism is more ancient than Buddhism. Jains believe that there have been 24 Tirthankaras by which Jainism originated and developed.

Do you know what is the name of the 23rd Tirthankar of Jainism? If you are preparing the exam well, then you will know the answer. His name is - Parshnath He was born in the 8th century BC. Parsvnath was a Kshatriya. His main principles were to always speak truth, non-violence, not steal and give up money.

24 Tirthankara's names and their symbols

1. Mr. Rishabhnath- The bull
2. Shri Ajitnath- Elephant
3. Shri Chaknath-Ashwa (horse)
4. Shri Abhimantanatha- Bandar
5. Mr. Sumatinath - Chakwa
6. Sri Padamprabh-Kamal
7. Shri Suparshnath - Saathiya (Swastika)
8. Sri Chandra Prabh-Moon
9. Shri Pushpadant - Crocodile
10. Shitalnatha- Kalpvriksha
11. Mr. Shreyanath-rhinoceros
12. Shri Vasupujya- Bhainsa
13. Mr. Vimalnath- Shooker
14. Shri Anantnath- Sai
15. Shri Dharmanath- Vajradund,
16. Shree Shantinath - Deer (Deer)
17. Shri Kunanthunnath-Bakra
18. Shri Arhnath- Fish
19. Mr. Mallinath-Kalash
20. Shri Munisruvratnath - Kachchap (Turtle)
21. Shri Namitha-Nilakamal
22. Shri Neminath - Conch
23. Shri Parshvanath - Snake
24. Shri Mahavir- Singh

Mahavir Swamy

But if you talk about the originator of Jainism, then the name of Mahavir Swamishi comes out. Born 540 BC Was around. Their childhood name was growing. He belonged to the Lichchiwi dynasty. His empire was in Vaishali (which is in today's Hajipur district of Bihar). Like the Gautama Buddha (read about Gautama Buddha <<), Rajkumar Vardhaman left the palace and went away somewhere in the state of 30 years and practiced austerity for 12 years.

During this entire period, he did not stray from the path of non-violence and worked very quietly in the eating of food. To be told the truth, Prince Vardhaman had completely subdued his senses. After 12 years of rigorous austerity, in the 13th year, he became known as Mahavir and Jin (Vijay). He had attained the ultimate knowledge.

Mahavir Swami was the 24th Tirthankar of Jain Parampara. There is nothing new in his teachings. In the four pledges of Parshvanath, he made a fifth pledge and included - that was to live life with purity. His disciples used to go naked so they called Nirgranth. Like the Buddha, Mahavira Swami considered the purity of the body and mind, the non-violence and salvation as the ultimate objective of life.

But their salvation is different from the Buddha's nirvana. It is considered to be the salvation of soul in Jainism. While freedom from rebirth in Buddhism is nirvana. Mahavir Swamy propagated these principles for almost 30 years and at the age of 72, he left his body in the place called Pavapuri near Rajgir.

Mahavira's teachings

Mahavira used to say that whatever Jain wants to attain Nirvana, he should purify his conduct, knowledge and belief and follow five vows. Jainism has great glory in the state of penance. Fasting has also been seen as a tenacity. No human can be pure without meditation, fasting and penance. If he seeks salvation of his own soul, then he must have meditation, fasting and penance. Mahavira insisted on complete non-violence and since then "non-violence Paramo Dharma:" has been considered to be a major principle in Jainism.

Digambar and Shwetambar

300 BC Almost Jainism split into two sects- Digambar and Shwetambar. Digamber worship the nude idol and Shvetambar worn white statues of their idols. According to 2011 census, followers of Jain religion in India are 44 lakh 51 thousand. They are counted among rich and prosperous classes. People of Jain religion belong to most business class. The publicity of Jainism did not spread among the people because its rules were difficult. The kings adopted Jainism and even preached. Most Vaish classes adopted Jainism. The great scholars of Jainism have also joined the Mahatma.