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Jainism meaning in Sanskrit

जैन धर्म jaina dharma

US/ˈd͡ʒeɪnɪzm̩/

Jainism in Sanskrit: जैन धर्म (jaina dharma). In English, Jainism means an ancient Dharmic religion, with a focus on nonviolence and personal effort to elevate the reincarnating soul towards moksha by liberating it from samsara.

Sanskrit words for Jainism

religion and philosophy
जैन धर्म jaina dharma

English meaning of Jainism

  1. proper noun An ancient Dharmic religion, with a focus on nonviolence and personal effort to elevate the reincarnating soul towards moksha by liberating it from samsara.
  2. proper noun A nontheistic heterodox Indian philosophy.

Full definition of Jainism

Jainism in a sentence

  • Jainism is similar to other eastern religions in believing in reincarnation.

Jainism in other languages

Questions about Jainism in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of Jainism in Sanskrit?
Jainism in Sanskrit is जैन धर्म (jaina dharma).
Jainism इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Jainism: जैन धर्म (jaina dharma).
What does Jainism mean in English?
Jainism means an ancient Dharmic religion, with a focus on nonviolence and personal effort to elevate the reincarnating soul towards moksha by liberating it from samsara.

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