It is believed that Chandragupta Maurya became a Jain sadhu under Acharya Bhadrabahuswamiji. He lived with his guru at a foothill in South India. After his guru attained heavenly abode, he lived in a cave at Shravanabelgola worshipping his guru’s footprints. Towards his end, he took Sallekhana (fffast unto death).
5. Jain History | Virchand Gandhi Lecture On India
Virchand Gandhi, who attended the World Parliament of Religions in Chicago in 1893, as a representative of Jainism, captivated the audience of over 3,000 delegates. He got tax exemption on pilgrims visiting Palitana by his legal skills. By his efforts, the pig slaughter house near Shikarji, was closed. As an…