Question

Consider the following statements regarding Jaina philosophy:

1.Both change and permanence are real.
2.Universe functions through interaction of Jiva and Ajiva.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both 1 and 2

Jain philosophy refers to the tenets of Jainism.

Jaina Philosophy says that permanence is not to be understood as absolute changelessness. Similarly, change is not to be taken as absolute difference. Permanence means indestructibility of the essential nature (quality) of a substance. Change means origin and destruction of different modes.

One of the main features of Jain philosophy is its dualistic metaphysics, which holds that there are two distinct categories of existence, the living, conscious or sentient being (jiva) and the non-living or material (ajiva).