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Jainism
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Match the items on the right to the items on the left.
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Ahimsa
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One of the titles given to the Mahavira by his later disciples.
A savior being. According to Jain belief, Mahavira is the 24th Tirthankara, the last and greatest of the savior beings.
Practice of non-violence and reverence for life; it forbids the taking of animal life at any level
Rite of voluntary self-starvation which, according to tradition, took the life of Mahavira’s parents.
Sect of Jainism that insists on going naked, as did the Mahavira, when duty called for it.
Central principle of self-denial: renunciation of (1) killing living things, (2) lying, (3) greed, (4) sexual pleasure, (5) worldly attachments.
Jain sect that worships everywhere, not allowing for idols or temples.
Literally, “naked one”; A person who practices asceticism in accordance with Jain principles.
Honorific title meaning “great man” given to the founder of Jainism
Designation for the disciples of Mahavira the Jina (the Conqueror).
“The white clad”; liberal wing of Jainism which believe in wearing at least one garment in contrast to the Digambaras.
Literally, “the conqueror”; designation given to Mahavira for his achievement of victory over his bodily desires.
Part of the sacred scriptures of Jainism which holds the foremost position.
Digam baras
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One of the titles given to the Mahavira by his later disciples.
A savior being. According to Jain belief, Mahavira is the 24th Tirthankara, the last and greatest of the savior beings.
Practice of non-violence and reverence for life; it forbids the taking of animal life at any level
Rite of voluntary self-starvation which, according to tradition, took the life of Mahavira’s parents.
Sect of Jainism that insists on going naked, as did the Mahavira, when duty called for it.
Central principle of self-denial: renunciation of (1) killing living things, (2) lying, (3) greed, (4) sexual pleasure, (5) worldly attachments.
Jain sect that worships everywhere, not allowing for idols or temples.
Literally, “naked one”; A person who practices asceticism in accordance with Jain principles.
Honorific title meaning “great man” given to the founder of Jainism
Designation for the disciples of Mahavira the Jina (the Conqueror).
“The white clad”; liberal wing of Jainism which believe in wearing at least one garment in contrast to the Digambaras.
Literally, “the conqueror”; designation given to Mahavira for his achievement of victory over his bodily desires.
Part of the sacred scriptures of Jainism which holds the foremost position.
Five Great Vows
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One of the titles given to the Mahavira by his later disciples.
A savior being. According to Jain belief, Mahavira is the 24th Tirthankara, the last and greatest of the savior beings.
Practice of non-violence and reverence for life; it forbids the taking of animal life at any level
Rite of voluntary self-starvation which, according to tradition, took the life of Mahavira’s parents.
Sect of Jainism that insists on going naked, as did the Mahavira, when duty called for it.
Central principle of self-denial: renunciation of (1) killing living things, (2) lying, (3) greed, (4) sexual pleasure, (5) worldly attachments.
Jain sect that worships everywhere, not allowing for idols or temples.
Literally, “naked one”; A person who practices asceticism in accordance with Jain principles.
Honorific title meaning “great man” given to the founder of Jainism
Designation for the disciples of Mahavira the Jina (the Conqueror).
“The white clad”; liberal wing of Jainism which believe in wearing at least one garment in contrast to the Digambaras.
Literally, “the conqueror”; designation given to Mahavira for his achievement of victory over his bodily desires.
Part of the sacred scriptures of Jainism which holds the foremost position.
Jains
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One of the titles given to the Mahavira by his later disciples.
A savior being. According to Jain belief, Mahavira is the 24th Tirthankara, the last and greatest of the savior beings.
Practice of non-violence and reverence for life; it forbids the taking of animal life at any level
Rite of voluntary self-starvation which, according to tradition, took the life of Mahavira’s parents.
Sect of Jainism that insists on going naked, as did the Mahavira, when duty called for it.
Central principle of self-denial: renunciation of (1) killing living things, (2) lying, (3) greed, (4) sexual pleasure, (5) worldly attachments.
Jain sect that worships everywhere, not allowing for idols or temples.
Literally, “naked one”; A person who practices asceticism in accordance with Jain principles.
Honorific title meaning “great man” given to the founder of Jainism
Designation for the disciples of Mahavira the Jina (the Conqueror).
“The white clad”; liberal wing of Jainism which believe in wearing at least one garment in contrast to the Digambaras.
Literally, “the conqueror”; designation given to Mahavira for his achievement of victory over his bodily desires.
Part of the sacred scriptures of Jainism which holds the foremost position.
Jina
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One of the titles given to the Mahavira by his later disciples.
A savior being. According to Jain belief, Mahavira is the 24th Tirthankara, the last and greatest of the savior beings.
Practice of non-violence and reverence for life; it forbids the taking of animal life at any level
Rite of voluntary self-starvation which, according to tradition, took the life of Mahavira’s parents.
Sect of Jainism that insists on going naked, as did the Mahavira, when duty called for it.
Central principle of self-denial: renunciation of (1) killing living things, (2) lying, (3) greed, (4) sexual pleasure, (5) worldly attachments.
Jain sect that worships everywhere, not allowing for idols or temples.
Literally, “naked one”; A person who practices asceticism in accordance with Jain principles.
Honorific title meaning “great man” given to the founder of Jainism
Designation for the disciples of Mahavira the Jina (the Conqueror).
“The white clad”; liberal wing of Jainism which believe in wearing at least one garment in contrast to the Digambaras.
Literally, “the conqueror”; designation given to Mahavira for his achievement of victory over his bodily desires.
Part of the sacred scriptures of Jainism which holds the foremost position.
Mahavira
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One of the titles given to the Mahavira by his later disciples.
A savior being. According to Jain belief, Mahavira is the 24th Tirthankara, the last and greatest of the savior beings.
Practice of non-violence and reverence for life; it forbids the taking of animal life at any level
Rite of voluntary self-starvation which, according to tradition, took the life of Mahavira’s parents.
Sect of Jainism that insists on going naked, as did the Mahavira, when duty called for it.
Central principle of self-denial: renunciation of (1) killing living things, (2) lying, (3) greed, (4) sexual pleasure, (5) worldly attachments.
Jain sect that worships everywhere, not allowing for idols or temples.
Literally, “naked one”; A person who practices asceticism in accordance with Jain principles.
Honorific title meaning “great man” given to the founder of Jainism
Designation for the disciples of Mahavira the Jina (the Conqueror).
“The white clad”; liberal wing of Jainism which believe in wearing at least one garment in contrast to the Digambaras.
Literally, “the conqueror”; designation given to Mahavira for his achievement of victory over his bodily desires.
Part of the sacred scriptures of Jainism which holds the foremost position.
Nirgrantha
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One of the titles given to the Mahavira by his later disciples.
A savior being. According to Jain belief, Mahavira is the 24th Tirthankara, the last and greatest of the savior beings.
Practice of non-violence and reverence for life; it forbids the taking of animal life at any level
Rite of voluntary self-starvation which, according to tradition, took the life of Mahavira’s parents.
Sect of Jainism that insists on going naked, as did the Mahavira, when duty called for it.
Central principle of self-denial: renunciation of (1) killing living things, (2) lying, (3) greed, (4) sexual pleasure, (5) worldly attachments.
Jain sect that worships everywhere, not allowing for idols or temples.
Literally, “naked one”; A person who practices asceticism in accordance with Jain principles.
Honorific title meaning “great man” given to the founder of Jainism
Designation for the disciples of Mahavira the Jina (the Conqueror).
“The white clad”; liberal wing of Jainism which believe in wearing at least one garment in contrast to the Digambaras.
Literally, “the conqueror”; designation given to Mahavira for his achievement of victory over his bodily desires.
Part of the sacred scriptures of Jainism which holds the foremost position.
Sallakhana
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One of the titles given to the Mahavira by his later disciples.
A savior being. According to Jain belief, Mahavira is the 24th Tirthankara, the last and greatest of the savior beings.
Practice of non-violence and reverence for life; it forbids the taking of animal life at any level
Rite of voluntary self-starvation which, according to tradition, took the life of Mahavira’s parents.
Sect of Jainism that insists on going naked, as did the Mahavira, when duty called for it.
Central principle of self-denial: renunciation of (1) killing living things, (2) lying, (3) greed, (4) sexual pleasure, (5) worldly attachments.
Jain sect that worships everywhere, not allowing for idols or temples.
Literally, “naked one”; A person who practices asceticism in accordance with Jain principles.
Honorific title meaning “great man” given to the founder of Jainism
Designation for the disciples of Mahavira the Jina (the Conqueror).
“The white clad”; liberal wing of Jainism which believe in wearing at least one garment in contrast to the Digambaras.
Literally, “the conqueror”; designation given to Mahavira for his achievement of victory over his bodily desires.
Part of the sacred scriptures of Jainism which holds the foremost position.
Shvetambaras
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One of the titles given to the Mahavira by his later disciples.
A savior being. According to Jain belief, Mahavira is the 24th Tirthankara, the last and greatest of the savior beings.
Practice of non-violence and reverence for life; it forbids the taking of animal life at any level
Rite of voluntary self-starvation which, according to tradition, took the life of Mahavira’s parents.
Sect of Jainism that insists on going naked, as did the Mahavira, when duty called for it.
Central principle of self-denial: renunciation of (1) killing living things, (2) lying, (3) greed, (4) sexual pleasure, (5) worldly attachments.
Jain sect that worships everywhere, not allowing for idols or temples.
Literally, “naked one”; A person who practices asceticism in accordance with Jain principles.
Honorific title meaning “great man” given to the founder of Jainism
Designation for the disciples of Mahavira the Jina (the Conqueror).
“The white clad”; liberal wing of Jainism which believe in wearing at least one garment in contrast to the Digambaras.
Literally, “the conqueror”; designation given to Mahavira for his achievement of victory over his bodily desires.
Part of the sacred scriptures of Jainism which holds the foremost position.
Sthanakvasis
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One of the titles given to the Mahavira by his later disciples.
A savior being. According to Jain belief, Mahavira is the 24th Tirthankara, the last and greatest of the savior beings.
Practice of non-violence and reverence for life; it forbids the taking of animal life at any level
Rite of voluntary self-starvation which, according to tradition, took the life of Mahavira’s parents.
Sect of Jainism that insists on going naked, as did the Mahavira, when duty called for it.
Central principle of self-denial: renunciation of (1) killing living things, (2) lying, (3) greed, (4) sexual pleasure, (5) worldly attachments.
Jain sect that worships everywhere, not allowing for idols or temples.
Literally, “naked one”; A person who practices asceticism in accordance with Jain principles.
Honorific title meaning “great man” given to the founder of Jainism
Designation for the disciples of Mahavira the Jina (the Conqueror).
“The white clad”; liberal wing of Jainism which believe in wearing at least one garment in contrast to the Digambaras.
Literally, “the conqueror”; designation given to Mahavira for his achievement of victory over his bodily desires.
Part of the sacred scriptures of Jainism which holds the foremost position.
Tirthankaza
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One of the titles given to the Mahavira by his later disciples.
A savior being. According to Jain belief, Mahavira is the 24th Tirthankara, the last and greatest of the savior beings.
Practice of non-violence and reverence for life; it forbids the taking of animal life at any level
Rite of voluntary self-starvation which, according to tradition, took the life of Mahavira’s parents.
Sect of Jainism that insists on going naked, as did the Mahavira, when duty called for it.
Central principle of self-denial: renunciation of (1) killing living things, (2) lying, (3) greed, (4) sexual pleasure, (5) worldly attachments.
Jain sect that worships everywhere, not allowing for idols or temples.
Literally, “naked one”; A person who practices asceticism in accordance with Jain principles.
Honorific title meaning “great man” given to the founder of Jainism
Designation for the disciples of Mahavira the Jina (the Conqueror).
“The white clad”; liberal wing of Jainism which believe in wearing at least one garment in contrast to the Digambaras.
Literally, “the conqueror”; designation given to Mahavira for his achievement of victory over his bodily desires.
Part of the sacred scriptures of Jainism which holds the foremost position.
Twelve Angas
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One of the titles given to the Mahavira by his later disciples.
A savior being. According to Jain belief, Mahavira is the 24th Tirthankara, the last and greatest of the savior beings.
Practice of non-violence and reverence for life; it forbids the taking of animal life at any level
Rite of voluntary self-starvation which, according to tradition, took the life of Mahavira’s parents.
Sect of Jainism that insists on going naked, as did the Mahavira, when duty called for it.
Central principle of self-denial: renunciation of (1) killing living things, (2) lying, (3) greed, (4) sexual pleasure, (5) worldly attachments.
Jain sect that worships everywhere, not allowing for idols or temples.
Literally, “naked one”; A person who practices asceticism in accordance with Jain principles.
Honorific title meaning “great man” given to the founder of Jainism
Designation for the disciples of Mahavira the Jina (the Conqueror).
“The white clad”; liberal wing of Jainism which believe in wearing at least one garment in contrast to the Digambaras.
Literally, “the conqueror”; designation given to Mahavira for his achievement of victory over his bodily desires.
Part of the sacred scriptures of Jainism which holds the foremost position.
Venerable One
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One of the titles given to the Mahavira by his later disciples.
A savior being. According to Jain belief, Mahavira is the 24th Tirthankara, the last and greatest of the savior beings.
Practice of non-violence and reverence for life; it forbids the taking of animal life at any level
Rite of voluntary self-starvation which, according to tradition, took the life of Mahavira’s parents.
Sect of Jainism that insists on going naked, as did the Mahavira, when duty called for it.
Central principle of self-denial: renunciation of (1) killing living things, (2) lying, (3) greed, (4) sexual pleasure, (5) worldly attachments.
Jain sect that worships everywhere, not allowing for idols or temples.
Literally, “naked one”; A person who practices asceticism in accordance with Jain principles.
Honorific title meaning “great man” given to the founder of Jainism
Designation for the disciples of Mahavira the Jina (the Conqueror).
“The white clad”; liberal wing of Jainism which believe in wearing at least one garment in contrast to the Digambaras.
Literally, “the conqueror”; designation given to Mahavira for his achievement of victory over his bodily desires.
Part of the sacred scriptures of Jainism which holds the foremost position.
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Baptist Distinctives, free online Bible Institute for Asia, Africa and Latin America