Jainism

Author(s): Vallabh Smarak Nidhi
Publisher: Vallabh Smarak Nidhi

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with communities where these play an important part.
In its philosophy as well as ethics Jainism has close affinities with Hinduism and Buddh. ism, and, in fact, with every other religion such as Christianity and Islam which have the same end in view, namely, the salvation of mankind. It, however, stands to the credit of Jainism that it actively seeks a synthesis with all other systems through its outlook of Anekanta and logically proves that it is one truth which is revealed to us through its several aspects. It also wants non-violence in thought, word and deed to be established as a rule of good conduct. Thus, it makes a definite move towards a common understanding amongst all faiths that have been and that may be, and a feeling of brotherhood among all men.
GREAT ANTIQUITY. The Jain literary traditions claim a great antiquity for the religion which had been promulgated and revitalized from time to time by no less than twenty-four Tirthankaras. THE LAST OF THESE WAS LORD MAHAVIRA He was born a Kshatriya prince, his father and mother being Siddhartha and Trisala, the king