What is the Jain version of Ramayana?

Rama (Rāma), the hero of Ramayana, is described in the Jain scriptures as one of sixty-three illustrious persons, known as Salakapurusa. Among these, there are nine sets of Balabhadra, Vasudeva and Prati-Vasudeva….Rama in Jainism.

Rama
Parents	Dasharatha (father) Kaushalya (mother)

Is Jain Ramayan true?

Historians are not sure when this work was penned. Many believe its author, the Jain monk Vimalasuri, lived some time between the 3rd century BCE and 4th century CE. But what we do know is that his version of the Ramayana marked a significant counterpoint to the more famous, original version by Valmiki.

What is the difference between Valmiki and Tulsidas Ramayana?

Both are based on the life of Lord Ram but the main difference between the two is their Author and the time when they were written. Ramayana was written by Sage Valmiki in Treta Yuga. Whereas, Ramcharitmanas was written by Tulsidas in Kaliyuga.

How is Jain Mahabharat different?

Jainism, like Hinduism, considers itself to be sanatan dharma, the eternal faith, with no beginning (anadi) and no end (ananta). Ram, for the Jains, was a non-violent Baladeva, and Krishna was a violent Vasudeva. This makes Ramayana and Mahabharata as much a part of Jain faith as it is of Hindu faith.

Why do Jains worship Ravana?

Jain scholars said the tradition of honouring Ravana is founded in legends. “Ravana and his wife, Mandodari, were staunch followers of Rishabhadeva, the first Tirthankara. Some Jains believed that Ravana’s noble deeds could make him a Tirthankar too. “Worshipping Ravana is not a common practice in the community.

Is Hanuman a Jain?

Aacharya Nirbhay Sagar Maharaj, who heads a Jain temple in Samasgad, nearly 25 km from Bhopal, said according to Jain scriptures, Lord Hanuman was a Jain. He was part of the 169 great persons identified in Jainism. Hanuman too did not have any caste,” he said.

How did Valmiki know about Ramayana?

Valmiki came to know about Ramayana while meditating upon the word ‘ mara ‘ which turned itself to ‘Rama’. The knowledge of the Ramayan came to him when he was covered by an ant-till and when Lord Shiva thought it was the time to give him the awareness of the events of Ramayan.

Is Buddha mentioned in Ramayana?

Buddha nowhere is mentioned in the original Ramayana written by Maharshi Valmiki.