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Revision note: Jainism, Ajivikas and Other Heterodox Schools

  • 24 Tirthankaras: Rishabhanatha (1st), Parshvanatha (23rd), Mahavira (24th)
  • Mahavira: born Kundagrama near Vaishali; kaivalya at 42 under sal tree at Jrimbhikagrama (Rijupalika); died at Pavapuri at 72
  • Triratna: right faith, knowledge, conduct; 5 vows – brahmacharya added by Mahavira
  • Anekantavada, syadvada; jiva–ajiva; sallekhana (Chandragupta at Shravanabelagola)
  • Split: Digambara (Bhadrabahu) vs Shvetambara (Sthulabhadra); councils Pataliputra (Angas) and Vallabhi (written)
  • Gomateshwara (Chamundaraya, c. 983 CE); Dilwara (Mount Abu); Ajivikas – Makkhali Gosala, niyati, Barabar caves; Charvaka – materialism
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