About Jainism

Jainism (pronounced in English as /, traditionally known as Jain Dharma ,is a classical religion with its origins in the prehistory of India. The Jains, although a small minority in India now, have continued to sustain the shraman tradition. Jainism is significantly influential in both the ethical and economic spheres in India. Jainism places great stress on compassion to all living beings. Self-control (vrata in Sanskrit) forms a central part of being a Jain.