Question
According to Jain philosophy, when by the possession and practice of right faith, knowledge and conduct, the influx of fresh Karmic matter is blocked, this state is called:
The correct answer is
Stoppage (Sanvar)
Samvara means stopping the influx of new karmic matter. Asrava is influx, bandha is bondage, and nirjara is the shedding of karma already bound to the soul. Thus preventing fresh karma is samvara, whereas removing accumulated karma is nirjara.
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Important Questions from Indian schools of philosophy
Match the LIST-I with LIST-IIChoose the correct answer from the options given below:
LIST-I (Concept) LIST-II (Philosophy) A Panch-sheel I Upnishad B Panch-kosh II Yoga C Panch-Mahabhut III Jainism D Panch-Mahavrat IV Buddhism - Arrange the following five sheaths of consciousness in chronological order:
A. Pranamaya
B. Anandmaya
C. Annamaya
D. Vijnanmaya
E. Manomaya
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: - Which of the following is NOT one of the 'Panch Mahavrata'?
- Vidya is the disciplined and systematic knowledge of the self and the environment attained through precise observation and critical reasoning.
- Which of the following are not 'Purusharthas'
A. Dharma
B. Tridosha
C. Artha
D. Ashrama
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