The ultimate goal is Moksha, where the soul is liberated from the cycle of birth and death and becomes a 'Siddha' (liberated soul).

Parsvanatha was the 23rd Tirthankara, a historical figure who lived about 250 years before Mahavira.

Mahabhinishkramana (The Great Renunciation) refers to Siddhartha leaving his palace, wife, and son to become an ascetic.

Jain scholars primarily used Prakrit (specifically Ardha-Magadhi) for their scriptures and preaching to reach the masses.

The First Jain Council was held at Pataliputra under the leadership of Sthulabhadra in the 3rd century BC.

In Buddhist art, the Lotus and Bull symbolize the birth of Buddha. The Bodhi tree represents Enlightenment, the Wheel represents the First Sermon, and the Stupa represents Mahaparinirvana (Death).

The Abhidhamma Pitaka contains the philosophical and psychological analysis of the Buddha's teachings.

Gautama Buddha was born into the royal family of the Sakya clan of Kapilavastu.

The Anguttara Nikaya, a Buddhist scripture, provides a list of the 16 Mahajanapadas (great states) that existed during the time of Buddha.

While Ahimsa is central to many Indian religions, Jainism applies it most rigorously, extending it to even microscopic organisms.