In Jainism the aim of life is to attain Nirvana or Moksha for which one has to

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Q. In Jainism the aim of life is to attain Nirvana or Moksha for which one has to

(A) follow three jewels and five vows
(B) 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

Correct Answer - Option(A)

Explanation by: Lalit Singh

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.

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