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Question
Give a brief account of the life of Lord Mahavira. With reference to his teachings explains: Rejection of Rituals.
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Solution
With reference to the teachings mentioned above a brief account of the life of Lord Mahavira is explained as under:
Rejection of Rituals: Mahavira did not ascribe any importance to the meaningless rites and ceremonies and the sacrificial of the Brahmanical religion.
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