Answer

According to Jain tradition, Jain Dharma is considered anādi — meaning beginningless and eternal. So from the Jain perspective, it is not seen as a religion that started at a particular historical time.

Explanation

• Jain Dharma is understood in Jain philosophy as eternal.
• The Tirthankars do not create Jain Dharma; they only reveal and revive the eternal path.
• Because of this, Jains generally regard their dharma as extremely ancient.

If you are asking from a historical academic point of view, the exact “oldest religion” is not something that can be stated with complete certainty, because both Jain and Hindu traditions have very deep and ancient roots.

Spiritual Understanding

In Jain Dharma, the important idea is not just age, but truth, purity, and liberation. Jainism teaches that the path of right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct is timeless.

Takeaway

From the Jain viewpoint, Jain Dharma is eternal and beginningless. If you want, I can also explain the difference between Jain Dharma and Hindu Dharma in a simple way.