History Jainism And Buddhism

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

A
practice, non-violence and non-injury to all living beings
B
follow three jewels and five vows
C
renounce the world and attain right knowledge
D
believe in the Jains and absolute non-violence

Correct Answer

follow three jewels and five vows

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