Jainism
WordNet
noun
(1) Religion founded in the 6th century BC as a revolt against Hinduism; emphasizes asceticism and immortality and transmigration of the soul; denies existence of a perfect or supreme being
(2) Sect founded in the 6th century BC as a revolt against Hinduism
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Proper noun
- A religion and philosophy, originating in India, with a focus on nonviolence and personal effort to progress the soul towards divine consciousness.