5 Unknown Facts about Jainism

Jains believe that all living organisms have souls from animals, plants to bacteria.

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There is no creator or singular god in the Jainism. They do not worship any deity instead try to attain moksha as a heavenly souls.

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Jains believe in multiple universes. There are three universes in the Jainism.

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Extremist Jains practice Santhara, in which people fast to death to avoid causing any suffering to the other organisms.

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Jains are the most educated religious group in India and among the richest in America.

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