GK
INDIAN HISTORY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Do not speak a lie.
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Observe continence.
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Do not commit violence.
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Do not steal.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Notes: Mahavira added the principle of chastity to the four Jain principles already given by Parshva (no violence, no lying, no stealing, no possessions). According to tradition Mahavira is said to have established a community of 14, 000 monks and 36, 000 nuns before he died.
Detailed explanation-2: -Brahmacharya (/ˌbrɑːməˈtʃʌrjə/; Sanskrit: lit. ‘pure conduct’) is a concept within Indian religions that literally means to stay in conduct within one’s own Self. In Yoga, Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism it generally refers to a lifestyle characterized by sexual continence or complete abstinence.
Detailed explanation-3: -Among these 5 teachings, the Brahmacharya (Celibacy/Chastity) was added by Mahavira. Samyak Darshana (right faith). Samyak Gyana (right knowledge). Samyak Charitra (right conduct).
Detailed explanation-4: -The correct answer is Celibacy. Vardhamana Mahavira was the 24th and the last Tirthankara who succeeded the 23rd Tirthankara, Parshvanatha.