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Multiple choice history amalgamation of peace and non violence jainism jainism jainism, buddhism and ajivika philosophy in tamil nadu

The original teachings of Mahavira are contained in the _____.

  1. Jatakas

  2. Tripitakas

  3. Purvas

  4. Angas
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The traditions of Lord Pasharvanath, Mahavira Swami and even from before that were compiled as "Purvas." The word 'Purva' itself means 'before'. There are 14 Purvas. These 14 Purvas are described in the 12th anga of Jinvani which is called as 'Drishtivaad anga'. Many of these 'Purvas' were dedicated to the description of secret magical knowledge and supernatural powers.

Multiple choice history amalgamation of peace and non violence jainism jainism jainism, buddhism and ajivika philosophy in tamil nadu

Which among the following was the doctrine that was a addition by Mahavira to the teachings under Jainism ?

  1. Do not speak a lie.

  2. Observe continence.

  3. Do not commit violence.

  4. Do not steal.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Mahavira was the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism. There are basically five vows in Jainism. The first four vows- Satya, Ahimsa, Asteya (non-stealing) and Aparigraha (non-possession) were added by the 23rd Tirthankara Pasharvanath whereas the fifth vow continence, chastity or patience was laid down by Mahavira.

Multiple choice history amalgamation of peace and non violence jainism jainism jainism, buddhism and ajivika philosophy in tamil nadu

Who is said to be responsible for the spread of Jainism in Karnataka?

  1. Ajatashatru

  2. Chandragupta Maurya

  3. Bimbisara

  4. Mahapadma Nanda
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Chandragupta Mauryan was the first ruler who followed Jainism in the late years of his life. He had to face famine during his reign. He moved to south with his spiritual guru Bhadrabhau. He performed Santhara (fast unto death) in Shravanbelgola in Karnataka. At the Chandragiri hill near Shravanbelgola in Karnataka, some stone inscription favors the fact.

Multiple choice history amalgamation of peace and non violence jainism jainism jainism, buddhism and ajivika philosophy in tamil nadu

The Jaina saint credited with the spread of Jainism in Karnataka (south India) was ______.

  1. Bhadrabahu

  2. Adinatha

  3. Parshvanatha

  4. Mahavira
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Bhadrabhau spread Jainism in South India, especially in Karnataka. He lived in the court of Chandragupta Mauryan. Chandragupta Mauryan went to Shravanbelgola in Karnataka in the last year of his life along with his spiritual guru Bhadrabhau. He belonged to Digambara sect of Jainism. Bhadrabhau was the leader of undivided Sangha but later on Jainism divided into two sects - Digambara and Shwetambara.

Multiple choice history amalgamation of peace and non violence jainism jainism jainism, buddhism and ajivika philosophy in tamil nadu

In Jainism, 'Perfect Knowledge' is referred to as _________.

  1. Nirvana

  2. Ratna

  3. Kaivalya

  4. Jina
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In Jainism 'Jina' means one who has controlled ones senses. Ratna or Ratantraya are the tripple gems of Jainism. These are the right faith, right knowledge and right conduct. The term Nirvana is used to free from the cycle of rebirth and death. The term Kaivalya is referred to 'Perfect Knowledge' or Spiritual liberation. 

Multiple choice history amalgamation of peace and non violence jainism jainism jainism, buddhism and ajivika philosophy in tamil nadu

Assertion (A): The jains follow the practice of worshipping images of tirthankaras.
Reason (R): They denied the existence of a Supreme Being.

  1. Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A

  2. Both A and R is true but R is not a correct explanation of A

  3. A is true but R is false

  4. A is false but R is true
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Jains do worship Tirthankara images, and they do deny the existence of a creator God (Supreme Being). However, the worship of images is a devotional practice, not a direct logical consequence of denying a creator God.

Multiple choice history amalgamation of peace and non violence jainism jainism jainism, buddhism and ajivika philosophy in tamil nadu

Which of the following is not matched correctly?

  1. Vardhamana Mahavira's father-Siddhartha

  2. Vardhamana Mahavira's mother- Trisala

  3. Vardhamana Mahavira's wife-Yashoda

  4. Vardhamana Mahavira's daughter-Cheiiana
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Vardhman Mahavira also was known as Mahavira Swami was the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism. His father's name was Siddhartha and mother's name was Trisala who was a Lichhchavi princess. He married princess Yashoda at a very young age. They had a daughter named Priyadarshana.