Does jain comes from Hinduism
Short answer: No. Jainism is an independent, eternal religion. It is not derived from Hinduism, though Jains and Hindus have lived in the same region for millennia and have influenced each other culturally.
Key points in Jain teaching:
- Jainism is described as an Anādi–Ananta (beginningless and endless) Shramana tradition, taught by Tirthankaras across time cycles. Its scriptures and philosophy are distinct from Vedic/Hindu authority.
- There is historical coexistence and cultural exchange, which can create surface similarities, but Jainism maintains its own path, scriptures, and core principles (like ahimsa, aparigraha, anekantavada).
Different Jain traditions (Digambara vs. Śvetāmbara) may emphasize different textual lineages and historical details, but both uphold Jainism as separate from Hinduism.