The Classical WorldIdeas & Belief Mahavira and Jainism c. 500 BCENotable Jainism teaches radical nonviolence toward all living things. ▲ MattersSaveShareTrace roots Longest chain: Domestic horses spread → Rigveda composed → Upanishads → Mahavira and Jainism Community notesLoading notes… Learn more ranked by votesBookPadmanabh S. JainiThe Jaina Path of Purification ↗Editor's pickVideoSearch on YouTubeMahavira and Jainism explained ↗Editor's pick