In Jainism the aim of life is to attain Nirvana or Moksha for which one has to ____.

follow three jewels and five vows

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

practice, non-violence and non-injury to all living beings

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

renounce the world and attain right knowledge

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

believe in the Jains and absolute non-violence

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is A follow three jewels and five vows
Vardhamana Mahavira was the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism. The Jains believe that the basic aim of life is to attain salvation (Salvation means freedom from the cycle of birth and death). According to Jain religion, Salvation can be achieved by following three jewels and five vows.
Three jewels of Jainism are:
(1) Right Faith
(2) Right Knowledge
(3) Right Conduct

Five Vows of Jainism are:
(1) Not to injure life (Ahimsa)
(2) Not to steal (Asteya)
(3) Not to tell lies (Stya)
(4) Not to own property (Aparigraha)
(5) Observe Celibacy (Brahmacharya)

Suggest Corrections