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Jainism is one of the oldest religions that originated in the Indian subcontinent. It is generally accepted that Jainism started spreading in south India from the third B.C. i.e. since the time when Bradrabahu, a preacher of this religion and the head of the monks' community, came to Karnatak from Bihir.Jains believe that every soul is divine and has the potential to achieve God-consciousness. Any soul which has conquered its own inner enemies and achieved the state of supreme being is called jina (Conquerer or Victor). Jainism is the path to achieve this state. Jainism is often referred to as Jain Dharma or Shraman Dharma or the religion of Nirgantha by ancient texts.(Wiki)