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Question
With reference to Jainism,
Explain briefly the doctrines of Jainism.
Solution
The doctrines of Jainism are as follows:
- Triratnas:
- right faith
- right knowledge
- right conduct
- Karma: good deeds provide ‘Moksha’.
- Equality: universal brotherhood.
- Eternal soul: soul is immortal.
- Belief in Penance: sacrifice of physical desires.
- Salvation : Freedom from life and death.
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