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On April 24th, it was reported by national media that a wealthy couple from Gujarat, India, declared their renunciation of worldly life on April 22nd, deciding to donate all their wealth and live on alms in the future.

Xue Hua Wed, May 01 2024 08:04 PM EST

During the ceremony, they donated riches worth 2 billion rupees, which is approximately 170 million RMB.

According to Indian media, after joining Jainism, the couple can only keep two white clothes, a bowl for alms, and a white broom. According to Jain beliefs, they will sustain themselves through alms.

Jainism is one of India's oldest religions, emphasizing non-violence and opposition to killing. Adherents typically practice vegetarianism. It constitutes about 0.4% of India's population. Followers believe that the right faith, knowledge, and conduct can lead to liberation, achieving an ideal state of the soul.

Jainism is an ascetic religion mainly found in western India. Adherents usually avoid slaughter or agricultural work, instead engaging more in commerce, trade, or industry. While Jainism doesn't emphasize worship of a god, followers venerate 24 spiritual teachers. s_4b8b781fa6d1453ab051d69315362a7b.jpg