Q155
In Jainism the aim of life is to attain Nirvana or Moksha for which one has to
A.
follow three jewels and five vows
AnswerB.
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
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The Three Jewels of Jainism. The aim of Jain life is to achieve liberation of the soul.
Right faith - Samyak darshana, Right knowledge - Samyak jnana, Right conduct - Samyak charitra. Five Great Vows (Maha-vratas) of Jainism Non-violence - Ahimsa, Truth - Satya, Non-stealing - Achaurya or Asteya, Celibacy/Chastity - Brahmacharya, Non-attachment/Non-possession - Aparigraha.