Consider the following statements with respect to the Jain Philosophy:
1. It is the oldest Indian philosophy that connects body to soul completely.
2. All living beings are really soul, intrinsically perfect and immortal.
3. Soul is imprisoned in the body therefore non-violence and self-control are the means to moksha
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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1 and 2 only
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1 and 3 only
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2 and 3 only
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1, 2 and 3
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Statement 1: It is incorrect. Jain philosophy is the oldest Indian philosophy that separates body (matter) from the soul (consciousness) completely.
Statement 2: It is correct. Jains believe that Jainism is eternal and maintain that all living beings are really soul, intrinsically perfect and immortal.
Statement 3: It is correct. Souls in samsara (i.e. liability to repeated births and deaths) are said to be imprisoned in the body. Practitioners believe non-violence and self-control are the means to moksha (liberation).
Hence, the correct option is 3.