Meaning Of The Word Jainism
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Jainism Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Jainism?
Jainism in American English
a religion of India, founded in the 6th cent. b.c.: it emphasizes asceticism, nonviolence, and reverence for all living things noun: a dualistic religion founded in the 6th century b.c. as a revolt against current Hinduism and emphasizing the perfectibility of human nature and liberation of the soul, esp. through asceticism and nonviolence toward all living creatures Jainism in British English noun: an ancient Hindu religion, which has its own scriptures and believes that the material world is eternal, progressing endlessly in a series of vast cycles |
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