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Causes of 1. Supremacy of brahmans created unrest in the society and Kshatriyas reacted against the brahmanical
origin
domination.(NCERT)
2. Introduction of new agricultural economy in Eastern India(NCERT)
3. Desire of Vaishyas to improve their social position with the increase in their economic position due to
the growth of trade.(NCERT)'Vaishyas' provided support to both Jainism and Buddhism
4. Vedic philosophy and religion had lost its importance.
Define Jain
Parshvanath
1. Yaksha Dharanendra
2. Yakshi Padmavati
Mahapurana
is absolute knowledge, enlightenment and omniscience. Highest form of knowledge that soul
can attain.
5 Mahavratas of
Jainism
Jain Sects
1. Digambar(Strict and naked, went to south during famine) also known as Bhadrabahu
2. Shwetambar(Liberak and wore white clothes) during the reign of Mauryan Empire
Jain Sangeeti
Conferences of Jainism.
1st held at 300BC Patliputra, Sthulbhadra(Chairman), Chandragupta Mauraya(Patron)Compilation of 12 Angas
2nd held at 512AD Vallabhi.
Syadvada
Triratna
Jain Arcitecture