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Question
Explain briefly the Jain principles of Karma and Rebirth.
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Solution
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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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 |
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Jainism’s strict insistence on non-violence and penance made it popular in India.
Textbook Keywords: Digambara Sect of Jainism
Textbook Keywords: Purvas and Angas
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Fill in the blanks.
Jainism was divided into two sects, ___________ and _________.
Mention the main teachings of Mahavira.
Choose the correct answer:
Mahavira preached in _________.
When did Mahavira gain spiritual knowledge?
