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The custom ‘Santhara’ is related to which of the following sects?
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Jain
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Vaishnava
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Sakta
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Saiva
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Sallekhana, also known as Samlehna, Santhara, Samadhi-marana or Sanyasana-marana; is a supplementary vow to the ethical code of conduct of Jainism. It is the religious practice of voluntarily fasting to death by gradually reducing the intake of food and liquids.
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