Multiple choice

Which doctrine of Jainism was added by Mahavira?

  1. Ahimsa

  2. Non - stealing

  3. Celibacy

  4. Non - possession of property
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Explanation

Mahavira added celibacy (Brahmacharya) as the fifth major vow of Jainism. The previous four vows - Ahimsa (non-violence), Satya (truthfulness), Asteya (non-stealing), and Aparigraha (non-attachment) - were already taught by Parshvanatha, the 23rd Tirthankara. Mahavira institutionalized complete celibacy for monks.

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