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2. If we take it for granted that Adinath was the originator we must confess then that the - people of the ancient Vodic age were so learned and wise that trey did not allow this religion to prosper till the days of Mahavira.
3. The Jains say that the original Vedas were quite different from those that are found now and are preaching brutal actions.
4. In reality Jainism has its origin from ARIHANT.
5. The Arihan preached.
6. He ( Arihant ) wrote many religious books and established muths here and there so that the people should remain in touch with their religion.
7. Arihanta attained Nirvan (salvation) in B. C. 1567 & 21 tirthankaras succeeded him.
8. Mahavira debated with the Acharya of Budhism and aften winning him put new life into this religion.
9. He ( Mavira ) let the Onkar mantra remain as it was but also introduced a new Namaskar mantra much resembling the former.
10. Even some Brahmins were converted to
