Glossary of Indian Terms

Bhavabhuti

8th Century Sanskrit poet of Vidarbha kingdom who wrote Mahaviracharita, Malatimadhava, and Uttararamacharita

Jina	A conqueror. The term was appropriated by Jains to describe its saviors like Mahavira. Now used in the context of Buddhism as well

Kalpasutra

A medieval Jain text on the life of Mahavira and other Tirthankaras.

Mahavira

Mahavira Vardhamana (6th century B.C.) Proponent of the Jain religion which emphasizes non-violence and sacrifice.

Tirthankara

Jain preceptor who have found the way to divinity; there are 24 tirthankaras, the last of whom was Mahavira

Tirthankaras

Jain preceptors who have found the way to divinity; there are 24 tirthankaras, the last of whom was Mahavira

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