Jainism

/dʒˈeɪnɪzʌm/

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Noun
sect founded in the 6th century BC as a revolt against Hinduism
Noun
religion founded in the 6th century BC as a revolt against Hinduism; emphasizes asceticism and immortality and transmigration of the soul; denies existence of a perfect or supreme being