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Is Jainism a scheduled caste?
Jainism does not follow or believe in Caste System. Jainism is considered as a minority group in India but they are not entitled with reservation. Therefore, their cutoff is same as a General category student for any entrance exam.
Is Jain a caste or a religion?
Jainism is considered to be a legally distinct religion in India. A section of scholars earlier considered it as a Hindu sect or a Buddhist heresy, but it is one of the three ancient Indian religions.
How do I convert to Jain legally?
You should contact Jain Religious Institution/Temple and request them that you intend to embrance Jainism. 2)There is a ceremony which needs to be followed for conversion from Islam to Jainism. After the ceremony, a certificate will be issued to you stating your new religion.
Does Jainism believe in a caste system?
Caste system and religion are two different things. You cannot say that such and such religion falls under such and such caste. It can, however, be the other way round. You can ask if the followers of a particular religion (say, Jainism) are from a particular caste. As far as Jainism is concerned, it does not believe in caste system.
What is the relationship between religion and caste system?
Caste system and religion are two different things. You cannot say that such and such religion falls under such and such caste. It can, however, be the other way round. You can ask if the followers of a particular religion (say, Jainism) are from a particular caste.
What are the efforts of enlightened Jains to break the caste system?
Efforts are being made presently by the enlightened Jains to break the rigid barriers of the caste system. Concept of Ultimate Reality in Bhagavad Gita states that Brahman is ground of existence and all realities. As per the Concept of Ultimate Reality, Brahman is all-embracing, uncreated and infinite.
What do you mean by Scheduled Castes?
According to Article 366 (24) read in conjunction with Article 341 (1), “Scheduled Castes” means “such castes, races or tribes or parts of or groups within such castes, races or tribes as are deemed under Article 341 to be scheduled castes for the purposes of this Constitution”.