Teachings & Literature of Jainism (जैन धर्म का साहित्य और सिद्धांत) 🔸 English Version: Jain literature is preserved in a group of texts called Agamas , which were written in the Ardha-Magadhi Prakrit language. These scriptures form the foundational base of Jain philosophy and teachings , believed to be older than even Mahavira, who formalized them in the 6th century BCE. The five main teachings of Jainism are: Ahimsa (Non-violence) Satya (Truth) Asteya or Achaurya (Non-stealing) Brahmacharya (Celibacy/Chastity) Aparigraha (Non-possession or Non-attachment) There are two main sects of Jainism: Shwetambaras – White-clad monks who believe women can attain liberation. Digambaras – Sky-clad monks who believe only men can attain moksha. 🔍 Additional Information: Agamas are the canonical scriptures compiled from Mahavira’s teachings by his disciples, mainly for Svetambara tradition. The Kalpa Sutra , authored by Bhadrabahu , contains biographies of...
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