This religion sorts all living things into five tiers, according to how many senses they possess.
This religion sorts all living things into five tiers, according to how many senses they possess. Its name is derived from a word meaning "to conquer", as its main focus is self-control. Followers of this religion are only allowed to commit suicide through fasting, a process known as sallekhana. It's not Hinduism, but the ultimate goal of followers of this religion is emancipation from reincarnation, or (*) moksha. This religion follows the teachings of twenty-four enlightened figures, of which two are historically attested  these are the "ford-makers", or tirthankara. For 10 points, name this Indian minority religion, whose followers practise ahimsa, or nonviolence.
This religion sorts all living things into five tiers, according to how many senses they possess.
Jainism [or Jaina dharma]