One important meeting in the history of this religion was the Council of Vallabhi, and a ritual in this religion involving fasting until one's death is called sallekhana.
One important meeting in the history of this religion was the Council of Vallabhi, and a ritual in this religion involving fasting until one's death is called sallekhana. A soul which has reached enlightenment in this religion is called Jina, and the two primary sects of this religion, Svetambara and Digambara, differ on whether or not its adherents wear clothes. This religion is symbolized by a hand with a wheel on its palm, and it was founded by the 24th Tirthankara. Stressing the principle of ahimsa, for 10 points, identify this Indian religion founded by Mahavira, which advocates extreme non- violence.
One important meeting in the history of this religion was the Council of Vallabhi, and a ritual in this religion involving fasting until one's death is called sallekhana.
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