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On the Indian Sect of the Jainas

by Georg Bühler

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The Austrian Indologist Georg Bühler sets out what was known of the Jains, their origin beside Buddhism, their founder Mahavira, their sects, scriptures and history. James Burgess edited the English version and added a sketch of Jaina mythology describing their cosmology, saints and gods.

A brief, authoritative introduction to one of India’s oldest religions. Download the free EPUB.

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