Why are penance and self-control important in Jainism?
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Correct answer: Toward self-purification and liberation
Jain thought teaches that disciplined conduct, non-violence, restraint and penance help reduce karmic bondage and purify the soul. The ultimate goal is liberation from the cycle of rebirth. Thus, option A is correct. Empire building, river trade and fort construction are worldly activities, not the religious purpose of Jain austerity.
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Toward self-purification and liberation
Why is this the correct answer?
Jain thought teaches that disciplined conduct, non-violence, restraint and penance help reduce karmic bondage and purify the soul. The ultimate goal is liberation from the cycle of rebirth. Thus, option A is correct. Empire building, river trade and fort construction are worldly activities, not the religious purpose of Jain austerity.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 History question. Chapter: An Empire Across Three Continents. Topic: Religion and culture.
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