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11 days ago | beth

What texts are associated with Mahavira's teachings?

The teachings of Mahavira are compiled in the Jain Agamas, which are canonical texts for Jains. These texts, originally passed down orally, encompass discourses and teachings about ethics, philosophy, and conduct critical to Jain practices and beliefs.

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