What does Asteya mean among the five great vows of Jainism?
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Correct answer: Non-stealing
Asteya means not taking another person's property without permission, that is, non-stealing. In the five great vows, Satya refers to avoiding falsehood, while Aparigraha means avoiding excessive possessions; therefore, neither is the meaning of Asteya. Exam tip: Memorise the five vows in order—Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Brahmacharya and Aparigraha.
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Non-stealing
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Asteya means not taking another person's property without permission, that is, non-stealing. In the five great vows, Satya refers to avoiding falsehood, while Aparigraha means avoiding excessive possessions; therefore, neither is the meaning of Asteya. Exam tip: Memorise the five vows in order—Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Brahmacharya and Aparigraha.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 General Knowledge question. Chapter: Indian History. Topic: Ancient Indian History.
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