INDIAN HISTORY

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ANCIENT INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In Jainism the aim of life is to attain Nirvana or Moksha for Which one has to
A
follow three jewels and five vows
B
practice, non-violence and non-injury to all living beings
C
renounce the world and attain right knowledge
D
believe in the Jains and absolute non-violence
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In Jainism, the aim of life is to attain Nirvana and Moksha for which one has to follow three jewels and five vows. Hence, the correct answer is option (A). Additional information: As per certain conventions, Jainism is as old as the Vedic religion.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Three Jewels of Jainism There are three parts to this: right faith, right knowledge and right conduct.

Detailed explanation-3: -According to Jainism, the purpose of life is to realize the free and blissful state of our true being. The central theme of Jainism considers religion as a science of ethical practice.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ahimsa (non-violence) Satya (truthfulness) Asteya (not stealing) Aparigraha (non-acquisition) Brahmacarya (chaste living) 10-Sept-2009

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