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‘Jainism has left its mark on the Indian thinking as a whole’. Support it with the messages of Mahavira. |
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Answer» Message of Jainismi. Entire world is animated: even stones, rocks and water have life. ii. Non-injury to living beings, especially to humans, animals, plants and insects iii. The principle of ahimsa, emphasized within Jainism, has left its mark on Indian thinking as a whole. iv. According to Jaina teachings, the cycle of birth and rebirth is shaped through karma. v. Asceticism and penance are required to free oneself from the cycle of karma. vi. This can be achieved only by renouncing the world vii. Monastic existence is a necessary condition of salvation. viii. Jaina monks and nuns took five vows: to abstain from killing, stealing and lying; to observe celibacy; and to abstain from possessing property ix. Any other relevant point |
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