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Question
Give reason:
Why was the name ‘Jina’ given to Vardhaman Mahavir?
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Solution
Vardhaman Mahavir was called Jina or the Conqueror because the joy derived from physical comforts and the discomforts felt due to undesired things had no impact whatsoever on him.
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