JAINISM

Jainism

(noun) religion founded in the 6th century BC as a revolt against Hinduism; emphasizes asceticism and immortality and transmigration of the soul; denies existence of a perfect or supreme being

Jainism

(noun) sect founded in the 6th century BC as a revolt against Hinduism

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Jain"ism, n.

Definition: The heterodox Hindoo religion, of which the most striking features are the exaltation of saints or holy mortals, called jins, above the ordinary Hindoo gods, and the denial of the divine origin and infallibility of the Vedas. It is intermediate between Brahmanism and Buddhism, having some things in common with each.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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