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Two religions originated in India. They are based on nonviolence and vegetarianism. Jainism came first around 500-600 BC and had 24 thinkersKARseparableBel prophets), the last of which was Mahaveer, who was the direct inspiration to Gandhi. Jainism didnt spread beyond India, because it refused to allow its followers to consume meat. The highest order of its monks go naked, as they cannot even possess clothes. They eat only once a day and sleep on the floor and cannot climb any vehicles, so have to travel on foot. They ddont have any churches or political powers. Their survival entirely depends on the devotees.
Buddhism came second and was founded by Siddhartha aka Guatama Buddha. You can find details easily on Wikipedia.
I have seen very few atheists pick on these religions, since they never have oppressed other religions and the followers actually follow the religion.
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