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Jainism
Jainism is the oldest religion in the world, based on the teachings of Ahimsa(Non-Violence) or reverence for all living beings. There is NO creator .The universe is eternal and the earth we live in, is just a small spec in comparison. Non-Violence, Truth, Celibacy, Non-Stealing, Non-Possessiveness are few of the main beliefs. Another main principle in Jainism is Anekantavada (to know one thing with different view points and different perspectives).

The Jain cuisine is completely vegetarian and also excludes underground vegetables such as potato, garlic, onion etc, to prevent injuring small insects and microorganisms, and also to prevent the entire plant getting uprooted and killed.

There are about 4 million Jains in the world. Their aim is to achieve liberation of the soul (becoming God themselves ) by not being born again in another body. Jains believe this can be achieved through a life devoted to non-violence,compassion and the rejection of possessions. It does NOT derive from Hinduism, Budhism or any other faiths.

It’s always been there since time (forever). Beside the 24 Thirthankers ( in this 5th Era which we are in, is 21000 years ), 608 souls achieve Moksh every 6 months. They are all Gods - They achieve eternal peace and can know the past ,present and future all at once, but they have no desire to.

The first Thirthankar ( in this Era) was Rishabnath Bhagwan Age  (592.704 × 10^18 years) = 5920,000,000,000,000,000,000 and the last Thirthakar was Mahavir (approx 2650 years ago )

As there is NO CREATOR - There is no one to evaluate your achievement or your knowledge but only yourself.

The jain cosomoly is vast and not in the understanding of general science. Earth is just a smal spec in the universe. The science of today can only reach to planets and stars with a few instruments they have. But every now and then, a new planet or Stars are discovered constantly with improved instruments.

Namokar Mantra was written by Acharya Pushpadant as a prayer for success in Prakrit language. It is called the Maha Mantra because it doesn’t beg for anything to “God”. It just bows down to the five parmesthi without any desire. It doesn’t bow to any particular person but to five divine positions.

Namo Arinantanam - I bow down to the arihantas(The souls who have reached the state of non-attachment )

Namo Siddhanam - I bow to the Siddha (Liberated Souls)

Namo Ayariyanam - I bow to the Acharya (Heads of Sadhus and Sadhvis)

Namo Uvajhiayanam - I bow to the Upadhyas (those who teach scriptures to Sadhus and Sadhvis)

Namo Loe Savva Sahunam - I bow to the Sadhus and Sadhvis