How did jainism spread?
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Mahavira organised the Sangha to spread his teachings. He admitted both men and women in the Sangha, which consisted of both monks and lay followers. The rapid spread of Jainism was due to the dedicated work of the members of the Sangha. It spread rapidly in Western India and Karnataka, Chandragupta Maurya, Kharvela of Kalinga and the royal dynasties of South India such as the Gangas, the Kadambas. the Chalukyas and the Rastrakutas patronized Jainism.
By the end of fourth century B.C., there was a serious famine in the Gangas valley. Many Jain monks led by Bhadrabagu and Chandragupta Maurya came to Sravana Belgola in Karnataka. Those who stayed back in North India were led by a monk named Stulabahu who changed the code of conduct for monks. This led to the division of Jainism into two sects Swetambaras (white clad) and Digambaaras (sky clad or naked).
The first council was convened at Pataliputra by Stulabahu, the leader of the Digambaras, in the beginning of 3rd century B.C. The second Jain council was held at Valabai in 5th century A.D. The final compilation of Jain literature called Twelve Angas was completed in this council.
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By the end of fourth century B.C., there was a serious famine in the Gangas valley. Many Jain monks led by Bhadrabagu and Chandragupta Maurya came to Sravana Belgola in Karnataka. Those who stayed back in North India were led by a monk named Stulabahu who changed the code of conduct for monks. This led to the division of Jainism into two sects Swetambaras (white clad) and Digambaaras (sky clad or naked).
The first council was convened at Pataliputra by Stulabahu, the leader of the Digambaras, in the beginning of 3rd century B.C. The second Jain council was held at Valabai in 5th century A.D. The final compilation of Jain literature called Twelve Angas was completed in this council.
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