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Mention the main teachings of Mahavira.
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Solution
- Ahimsa or Non-violence is the first great teaching of Mahavira.
- Mahavira did not accept the Veda and opposed all forms of religious rites and rituals.
- Mahavira believed that all people are equal.
- Mahavira denied that God was the creator of the universe,
- According to Mahavira the highest goal of a person’s life was to attain moksha.
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