Jainism - An Indian Religion

Robin Ghosh

Abstract: Jainism is one of the world?s oldest religion originating in India at least 2500 years ago. The spiritual goal of Jainism is to become liberated from the endless cycle of rebirth and to achieve in all knowledge knowing state called Moksha. Simandh Swami is a living Tirthankar. Radhava Panth a (Sanskrit word ?Bull?) the first of the Trithankar (Ford Makers) is the savior of Jainism comes across the series of 14 auspicious dreams that his mother had in which a bull (rishava) appeared before his birth. According to Jaina tradition five Trithankars were born in Ayodhya including Rishava Pant, Ajitanath, Abhinanda, Sumatinath and Ananthastha.

Keywords: Jainism, Tirthankaras, Mahavir, Atheistic Religion, Five vows, C. R. Jain, Ahimsa, Mrs. S. Sterenson