Jainism and Sikhism
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hansell2springexam on May 16, 2012
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Mahavira | lived from 599 to 527, creator of Jainism |
| tirthankaras | spiritual conquerors of the past who have attained salvation, the "makers of the river crossing" |
| Kevala | Jain enlightenment, omniscience |
| Asceticism | a lifestyle of rigorous self denial |
| Ahimsa | nonviolence, an important ethical principle |
| 5 Great Vows | Do not injure other life forms, avoid lying, Do not take what has not been given, Renounce sexual activity, Renounce possession |
| Nanak | founder of sikhism |
| Gobind Singh | tenth guru, greatest guru after Nanak, started Khalsa |
| Adi Granth | Sikhism's most important sacred text |
| Guru | A spiritual teacher and revealer of truth in Sikhism, refers to ten historical leaders |
| Khalsa | An order within Sikhism to which most Sikhs belong |
| gurdwara | A building that is reserved for Sikh worship and houses a copy of the Adi Granth; central structure of any Sikh community |
| Panth | Sikh Community |
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