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Jainism meaning in Tamil

சைனம் caiṉam

US/ˈd͡ʒeɪnɪzm̩/

Jainism in Tamil: சைனம் (caiṉam), சமணம் (camaṇam). 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.

Tamil words for Jainism

religion and philosophy
சைனம் caiṉam, சமணம் camaṇam

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 Tamil

What is the meaning of Jainism in Tamil?
Jainism in Tamil is சைனம் (caiṉam), சமணம் (camaṇam).
Jainism என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Jainism: சைனம் (caiṉam), சமணம் (camaṇam).
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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