Jainism: History | Noble Truths | Literature | Councils | Sects
Jainism is one of the crucial part of the History which is also known as Jain Dharma. The word "Jainism" is derived from a sanskrit word called "Jina".The Followers of Jainism are known as "Jains". Jainism Founder of Jainism was Rishabnath. Rishabnath was the 1st Tirathankar. His Emblem = Bull Tirathankar were known as Gurus.There were total 24 Tirathankars. 23rd Tiranthankar was Parshabnath. His Emblem was Snake. 24th Tiranthankar was Mahavir Jain also known as Vardhmaan .His Emblem was Lion . 19th Tiranthankar was Millinatha (Female). Her Emblem was Kumbh . Life of Mahavir Jain Childhood name was Vardhamna. Birth at Kundagram Musffarpur, Bihar in 540 BC . Father was Siddartha who belongs to Jnatrika Clan . Her Mother was Trishla , who was the Sister of Lishavi Prince, "Chitak". Mahavir Jain was married to Yoshadha and their daughter was Priyadarshana. At the age of 30 years he became ascetic and left his home...