Answer

Your understanding has a strong Jain basis.

Within Jain Dharma, it is commonly taught that the religion is anādi — meaning beginningless — and eternal. So from the Jain point of view, Jainism is not seen as something that started at one historical point in time, but as an everlasting spiritual truth that is rediscovered through the Tirthankars.

Explanation

What you are saying can be understood in two ways:

• Faith perspective: Jain Dharma is eternal and beginningless.
• Historical perspective: Jainism is among the most ancient living spiritual traditions of the world.

So if you say Jainism is the “oldest religion,” that is a statement people may discuss differently depending on how they define “oldest.” But if you say Jain Dharma is anādi and eternal, that is fully aligned with Jain belief.

Spiritual Understanding

This idea is important because it shows that Jain Dharma is based on:

• eternal truths
• the law of karma
• the path of liberation through right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct

It reminds us that Jainism is not just a tradition of the past, but a timeless path for the soul.

Takeaway

Your collection of facts may support the view that Jainism is one of the oldest spiritual traditions, but in Jain Dharma the deeper teaching is even stronger: Jain Dharma is eternal and beginningless.

If you want, I can help you organize your facts into a clear, respectful Jain-style argument.