Tag: jainism, buddhism and ajivika philosophy in tamil nadu

Tirthankara, in Jainism, is a saviour who has succeeded in crossing over life’s stream of rebirths and has made a path for others to follow. According to Jain belief, each cosmic age produces its own group of 24 Tirthankaras. The first tirthankara in this present time cycle was Rishabhanatha. The 23$^{rd}$ tirthankara was Parswanath. He was the first Tirthankara for whom there is historical evidence.

Lord Mahavira belonged to the Jnatrika tribe. His father was the chief of the Jnatrika clan, an indigenous oligarchical tribe.

Confucianism is a system of social and ethical philosophy rather than as a religion started after the person Confucius who was an ancient Chinese philosopher. The five Cardinal Principles of Confucius Ethics are:
1. Humaneness 
2. Righteousness 
3. Propriety
4. Wisdom and 
5. Trustworthiness

The Ajivikas were an ancient sect of Indian ascetics who believed in fatalism, karma, and liberation. Makkhali Gosala was the founder of Ajivika sect. It was a popular sect during the reign of Bindusara, the Mauryan Emperor. King Bindusara and his wife both were the followers of this sect. It is also mentioned in the edicts of Ashoka.

Dhamma is the Prakrit form of the word dharma. In the Buddhist context, it means pretty much the same. 

Ashoka appointed officials known as Dhamma mahamatas to spread his message of Dhamma.

Mahavira was originally born as Vardhamana in northeast India in 599 BCE (that's the traditional date but some modern scholars prefer 540 BCE, or even later).

 He was a prince, the son of King Siddhartha and Queen Trishala, who were members of the kshatriya (warrior) caste of Lichchhavis.

Jainism was founded by Lord Mahavira. He was 24th Jain Tirthankara. He is also known as Vardhamana. He was the son of King Siddhartha and Queen Trishala. He was born at Kundgram in Vaishali. The principle of ahimsa (non-violence) is a fundamental belief of Jainism.

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