Why was strict practice of non-violence important in Jainism?
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Correct answer: It reflected compassion and restraint towards every living being
Jain philosophy teaches that living beings possess life and that harming them creates negative consequences for the soul. Strict non-violence therefore expresses compassion, self-control and the effort to reduce harmful actions. It is an ethical and spiritual principle, not a method for conquest, tax collection or maritime commerce. Thus A is correct.
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It reflected compassion and restraint towards every living being
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Jain philosophy teaches that living beings possess life and that harming them creates negative consequences for the soul. Strict non-violence therefore expresses compassion, self-control and the effort to reduce harmful actions. It is an ethical and spiritual principle, not a method for conquest, tax collection or maritime commerce. Thus A is correct.
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This is a Class 9 History question. Chapter: The French Revolution.
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