Question

Consider the following statements with reference to decline of Jainism:

1. Lack of Royal patronage.
2. Decline in the missionary zeal and sincerity of the Jaina mendicants.
3. Severity of Jainism.
4. Difficult and complex philosophy.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• A. 1 and 2 only
• B. 1,2, and 3 only
• C. 2, 3 and 4 only
• D. All the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All the above

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Ashok, Kanishka, etc. were many great kings, who gave their life in the propagation of Buddhism. But Jainism did not find such a royal patronage. The main reason for the decline of Jainism was that this religion did not get the state shelter.
Emphasis on the pursuit of fasting, work-in-death, renunciation, fasting, capillary discharge, attachment etc. in Jainism. But it was not possible for the general householder to live this kind of austerity life.