Divided into Svetambara and Digambara sects, FTP, what is this Indian religion that practices ahimsa, or the path of nonviolence?
The main texts of this religion are preserved in purvas--the Agamas contain the teachings of the last of its 24 ideal spiritual figures, all of which are not governed by kashayas, or personal desires. Those 24 holy figures of this faith serve to help followers achieve moksha, or liberation from the cycle of death and rebirth, reflected in the origin of their name from words meaning "ford-builders." Some Orthodox adherents of this religion sweep the floor before them to avoid stepping on insects. Divided into Svetambara and Digambara sects, FTP, what is this Indian religion that practices ahimsa, or the path of nonviolence?
The main texts of this religion are preserved in purvas--the Agamas contain the teachings of the last of its 24 ideal spiritual figures, all of which are not governed by kashayas, or personal desires.
Jainism