History • Ancient IndiaHard
Consider the following statements regarding the doctrinal evolution and philosophical tenets of Jainism: 1. The Svetambara sect permits monks and nuns to wear white robes whereas the Digambara sect mandates absolute nudity as a prerequisite for attaining liberation and spiritual purity. 2. The concept of Syadvada or Anekantavada asserts that reality is multifaceted and any single statement can only express a partial truth relative to a specific viewpoint. 3. Mahavira accepted the authority of Vedic sacrifices and maintained that animal slaughter during rituals was spiritually cleansing. Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only✓ Correct Answer
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
💡 Solution & Explanation
Mahavira and Jainism completely rejected Vedic sacrifices and the authority of the Vedas viewing animal killing as a grave impediment to spiritual progress making the third statement incorrect. The first and third statements correctly capture the core divisions and epistemological doctrines of Jainism. Anekantavada stands as the cornerstone of Jain logic preventing dogmatic assertions. Monks of the Digambara tradition do not wear clothes symbolizing complete detachment from material possessions.
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