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History GK · Q175

Jainism And Buddhism

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 175

Q175

Santhara is a religious ritual of__________ community

A.
Sikhs
B.
Jews
C.
Jain
Answer
D.
Buddhists

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
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. It is viewed in Jainism as the thinning of human passions and the body, and another means of destroying rebirth-influencing karma by withdrawing all physical and mental activities. Santhara is a religious ritual of Swetambara Jain.