Jainism
noun
Jain·ism
ˈjī-ˌni-zəm 
ˈjā-
: a religion of India originating in the sixth century b.c. and teaching liberation of the soul by right knowledge, right faith, and right conduct
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Although Sri-Lakshmi’s association with the lotus is most obvious, the religious traditions of Jainism and Buddhism also integrate the bloom.
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Archana Venkatesan, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2024
Archana Venkatesan, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2024
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“Jainism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Jainism. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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