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The Jains branched off of Hinduism about 400 B.C.E., as a reaction against the caste system and brahmin culture. They are somewhat similar to Buddhism, and principally known for very high non-violent principles. The orthodox Jains wear the mouth shields so that they do not inhale bugs; they are also limited in what professions they will pursue. They will not farm because it could hurt worms, etc.

Moving on

October 6th 2008
Oct. 7, 2:40 a.m. We depart for Nagpur this morning. Our flight is at 7:05, but we leave the hotel at 4:30 because of traffic. Yesterday, we toured. The photos capture the experience better than I can, with the exception of dinner (because I didn't photograph it)-- we ate in the hotel's Chinese restaurant. I ordered the capsicum because Í had never tried it, and none of us knew what ... read more

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The Indus Valley civilization, one of the oldest in the world, dates back at least 5,000 years. Aryan tribes from the northwest invaded about 1500 B.C.; their merger with the earlier Dravidian inhabitants created the classical Indian culture. Arab in... ... read more

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