Lexic.us

Definition of Jainism

1. Noun. Sect founded in the 6th century BC as a revolt against Hinduism.

2. Noun. Religion founded in the 6th century BC as a revolt against Hinduism; emphasizes asceticism and immortality and transmigration of the soul; denies existence of a perfect or supreme being.

Definition of Jainism

1. n. The heterodox Hindoo religion, of which the most striking features are the exaltation of saints or holy mortals, called jins, above the ordinary Hindoo gods, and the denial of the divine origin and infallibility of the Vedas. It is intermediate between Brahmanism and Buddhism, having some things in common with each.

Definition of Jainism

1. Proper noun. A religion and philosophy, originating in India, with a focus on nonviolence and personal effort to progress the soul towards divine consciousness. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Jainism

Jagganath Jagger Jaggs Jaghatai Jags Jah Jahan Jahannam Jahbulon Jahn-Teller effect

Jahnke's syndrome Jahvey Jahweh Jaime Jain Jainism (current term) Jainist Jainists Jains Jaipur

Jaipurhat District Jair Jaish-e-Muhammad Jaish-i-Mohammed Jak Jakarta Jakartan Jakartans Jake Jakes

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