Abstract
Jainism is an ancient religion that is rooted in the philosophy that teaches the way to liberation and a path to spiritual purity and enlightment through disciplined nonviolence to all living creatures.It came into prominence in sixth century BCE, when Lord Mahavira propagated the religion. The main religious premises of the jain dharma are Ahimsa (nonviolence), Anekantavada (many-sidedness), Aparigraha (non-attachment) and asceticism (abstinence from sensual pleasure). Devout Jains take five main vows: Ahimsa (non-violence), Satya (truth), Asteya (non-stealing), Brahmacharya (sexual continence) and Aparigraha (non- possessiveness). These principles have affected Jain culture in many ways, such as leading to a predominantly vegetarian lifestyle. Parasparopagraho jivanam (the function of souls is to help one another) is its motto and the Namokara mantra is its most common and basic prayer.
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