Question

explain briefly the doctrines of Jainism in short

Answer 1

Mahavira accepted most of the religious doctrines of Parsava and codified the unsystematic mass of beliefs into an organized and rigid religion. He rejected the authority of Vedas and the Vedic rituals. He did not believe in the existence of God. He believed in Karma and transmigration of soul. Attainment of Nirvana or Moksha was the most important human desire. It could be attained through Triratnas:

1. Right faith (Samyak Vishwas)

2. Right knowledge (Samyak Jnan)
3. Right conduct (Samyak Karma)

Answer 2

The chief aim of Mahavira's teaching is the attainment of moksha or the liberation of soul from earthly bondage. According to Jainism, man's personality comprises material and spiritual natures. The former is perishable whereas the latter an eternal and evolutionary. Due to Karma the soul is in a state of bondage.