Question

why is the religion founded by Mahavira called Jainism

Answer 1

Jainism existed before Mahavir, and his teachings were based on those of his predecessors. Thus, unlike Buddha,Mahavir was more of a reformer and propagator of an existing religiousorder than the founder of a new faith. He followed the well established creed of his predecessor Tirthankara Parshvanath.

Answer 2

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