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Which of the following statements is/are applicable to Jain doctrine?

  1. 1.The surest way of annihilating Karma is to practice penance.
  2. 2.Every object, even the smallest particle, has a soul.
  3. 3.Karma is the bane of the soul and must be ended.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 and 3 only
  3. C.1 and 3 only
  4. D.1, 2 and 3
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: D. 1, 2 and 3

Jainism posits that karma binds the soul, and liberation is achieved by shedding this karmic matter. Practices like severe penance (tapas) are considered effective in destroying accumulated karma. Furthermore, Jain philosophy is characterized by its belief in animism, asserting that every living being, and indeed every object and substance, possesses a soul (jiva). The concept of karma as a detrimental force that obstructs the soul's natural purity and bliss is central to Jain theology, necessitating its eradication for spiritual freedom.

Source: UPSC gs1 2013

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