j vikism was once ranked one of the most important religions in India between the 4th and 2nd centuries BCE, after Buddhism, 'Brahmanism' and before Jainism, but is now a forgotten Indian religion. However, Jainism has remained an integral part of the religious landscape of South Asia, despite the common beginnings shared with j vikism.

By rediscovering, reconstructing, and examining the j vikism doctrine, its art, origins and development, this book provides new insight into j vikism, and discusses how this information enables us to better understand its impact on Jainism...