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Question
Give reason:
Why was the name ‘Jina’ given to Vardhaman Mahavir?
Solution
Vardhaman Mahavir was called Jina or the Conqueror because the joy derived from physical comforts and the discomforts felt due to undesired things had no impact whatsoever on him.
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