Bhagwan Mahavira rejuvenated the Jain religion and re-established its supremacy. His preaching led people back to Jainism, causing a wave of non- violence and renunciation. A number of kings, men and women renounced the world and adopted the way of life of an ascetic. Not only Jain religion got rid of meat-eating but even Vedic religion too accepted the creed of non- violence and a majority of Hindu population turned to vegetarianism.