Jainism An Ancient Ethnic Religion

Author(s): Sydney Smith
Publisher: Sydney Smith

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MAJOR LEADERS AND FIGURES
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Jinas, Tirthankars
"Conquerors" → fully detached from worldly concerns
First Jinas
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24 prophets who taught the path of non-violence
Mahavira final Jaina of current period
• In future years another 24 Jinas will appear, degenerate, another 24 will appear, and so on