Q97.
Which of the following statements is/are applicable to Jain doctrine? 1. The surest way of annihilating Karma is to practice penance. 2. Every object, even the smallest particle has a soul. 3. Karma is the bane of the soul and must be ended. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer
D
Explanation
All three statements are applicable to Jain doctrine: (1) Penance/tapas is the surest way to annihilate karma; (2) Jain animism holds that every particle has a soul (jiva) — even stones, water, fire; (3) Karma is indeed the bane of the soul in Jainism, binding it to the material world and preventing liberation (moksha).