First Jain Council : This was held at Patliputra, Bihar in 3rd Century B.C. and was presided by Sthulabhadra. Second Jain Council. This was held at...

The three main principles of Jainism known as Triratna or the three jewels are right belief, right conduct and right knowledge. The most significan...

A jaina ascetic's spiritual goal would be to attain moksha or liberation and for most of the ordinary men practicing Jainism, it is gathering good...

According to Vardhamana Mahavira, a human is born in a higher or lower caste as a virtue of the sins committed by him/her in the previous birth. Ja...

The Agamas is considered to be the holy book of Jains. These texts contain the preachings of Lord Mahavira that were orally compiled by his discipl...

Buddhism revolves around the teachings of Gautama Buddha, whereas Jainism revolves around the preachings of Mahavira. Jainism believed in the exist...

Jain literature comprises sacred texts and philosophical works rooted in Jainism, detailing the teachings of Lord Mahavira and other Tirthankaras.

Jain literature formally began during the time of the first Tirthankara, Adinatha, with the compilation of his teachings by his disciples.

Jain literature is classified into Digambara and Svetambara traditions, each with its own set of sacred texts and interpretations.

Agamas are canonical scriptures in Jainism, including Angas, Upangas, Prakirnakas, Mulasutras, and Chedasutras, containing the teachings of Lord Ma...