Kalinga used to be home to many of its followers, until Ashoka invaded and converted the region to Buddhism. Each Kalchakra consists of one progressiv
Kalinga used to be home to many of its followers, until Ashoka invaded and converted the region to Buddhism. Each Kalchakra consists of one progressive time cycle and one regressive time cycle, mirroring the turning of a wheel. According to its cosmology, we are currently in the 5th period of a regressive time cycle. It holds that Tirthankaras, or fordmakers, of which there have been 24 in the present age, reveal the truth and show others the path to enlightenment. A person's jiva, or soul, can take on a new body after physical death. It has two main sects, Digambara and Svetgambara, the main difference being whether the wearing of (*) clothes is allowed. Adherents practice Ahimsa, which means non-violence, or absence of desire to harm any living thing, in order to prevent the accumulation of harmful karma. The devout often cover their mouths to avoid harming insects. FTP, name this religion founded by Mahavira in ancient India.
Kalinga used to be home to many of its followers, until Ashoka invaded and converted the region to Buddhism.
{Jainism} or {Jain Dharma}