Question

Jainism taught five doctrines: Ahimsa (non- injury to living beings), Satya (do not speak a lie), ____________________.

• A. Asteya (do not steal)
• B. Aparigraha (do not acquire property)
• C. Brahmacharya (celibacy)
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

Jainism is based on 5 ideals : Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Aparigraha and Brahmacharya. It is believed that only the fifth doctrine was added by Mahavira: other four were taken over by him from previous teachers. Jainism gives utmost importance to Ahimsa or non-injury to living beings.