What is the Jainism?

Jainism is an ancient Indian religion that emphasizes non-violence (ahimsa), truth (satya), non-stealing (asteya), celibacy (brahmacharya), and non-possessiveness (aparigraha). It teaches the path to spiritual purity and enlightenment through disciplined ethical living, self-control, and renunciation. Jains believe in the eternal soul (jiva) and karma, and their ultimate goal is liberation (moksha) from the cycle of birth and death (samsara). Jainism was established by a line of 24 spiritual teachers known as Tirthankaras, with Mahavira being the last and most recent Tirthankara, who lived in the 6th century BCE. Jainism places a strong emphasis on compassion towards all living beings and strict vegetarianism.