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प्रश्न
Explain briefly the Jain principles of Karma and Rebirth.
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उत्तर
A person’s soul is reborn again and again because of his/her karma (actions). His highest goal of the person’s life was to attain moksha, i. e., freedom from the cycle of birth and rebirth. Moksha could be achieved by following the Triratna (three jewels) of Jainism.
The three jewels are:
- Right knowledge
- Right Belief and
- Right Conduct, which includes the practice of ahimsa and hard penance.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Jainism was founded by ______.
Fill in the blank:
At the age of 42, Mahavira conquered both misery and happiness and became ___________.
Match Column A with Column B
| Column A | Column B | ||
| 1 | 540 BC - 468 BC | (a) | Worship of Bodhisattvas |
| 2 | Pavapuri | (b) | First Sermon given by Buddha |
| 3 | Tri-Ratnas | (c) | The Enlightened One |
| 4 | Digambaras | (d) | Aim of Buddha |
| 5 | Svetambaras | (e) | Mahavira |
| 6 | Buddha | (f) | Collection of Buddha's teachings |
| 7 | Nirvana | (g) | Right Faith, Righ Knowledge, Right Action |
| 8 | Deer Park at Sarnath | (h) | The sky-clad sect of Jainism |
| 9 | Tri-Pitakas | (i) | The White-clad sect of the Jains |
| 10 | Mahayana | (j) | Place where Mahavira Died |
Textbook Keyword: Tirthankaras
Textbook Keywords: Digambara Sect of Jainism
Fill in the blanks.
Jainism was divided into two sects, ___________ and _________.
Name the two Jain sects. What was the difference between the two?
Mention any one difference between the Digambaras and the Svetambaras.
Explain briefly the Jain principles of Ahimsa.
When and where was Mahavira Jain born?
