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Jain Philosophy: The Concept of Shvetambara

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Which of the following is a sacred text of the Shvetambara sect of Jainism?

  1. Agamas

  2. Upanishads

  3. Bhagavad Gita

  4. Rig Veda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Agamas are a collection of sacred texts that are considered to be the revealed word of the Tirthankaras, the spiritual leaders of Jainism.

What is the primary goal of a Shvetambara Jain?

  1. Moksha (liberation from the cycle of rebirth)

  2. Nirvana (extinction of desire)

  3. Brahman (the ultimate reality)

  4. Atman (the self)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary goal of a Shvetambara Jain is to achieve moksha, which is liberation from the cycle of rebirth and the attainment of a state of perfect bliss and knowledge.

Which of the following is a fundamental principle of Shvetambara Jainism?

  1. Ahimsa (non-violence)

  2. Satya (truthfulness)

  3. Asteya (non-stealing)

  4. Brahmacharya (celibacy)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ahimsa, or non-violence, is a fundamental principle of Shvetambara Jainism. It is believed that all living beings have a soul, and therefore, it is wrong to harm or kill any living being.

What is the name of the first Tirthankara of the Shvetambara sect?

  1. Rishabhanatha

  2. Parshvanatha

  3. Mahavira

  4. Neminatha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rishabhanatha is the first Tirthankara of the Shvetambara sect of Jainism. He is considered to be the founder of Jainism and is said to have lived around 8,000 years ago.

Which of the following is a sacred symbol of the Shvetambara sect?

  1. Swastika

  2. Om

  3. Trishula

  4. Chakra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The swastika is a sacred symbol of the Shvetambara sect of Jainism. It is often used to represent the four cardinal directions and the four states of existence: heaven, hell, earth, and liberation.

What is the name of the main festival celebrated by the Shvetambara Jains?

  1. Diwali

  2. Holi

  3. Mahavir Jayanti

  4. Ganesh Chaturthi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mahavir Jayanti is the main festival celebrated by the Shvetambara Jains. It commemorates the birth of Mahavira, the last Tirthankara of Jainism.

Which of the following is a type of monk in the Shvetambara sect?

  1. Sadhu

  2. Sadhvi

  3. Yati

  4. Brahmachari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sadhu is a type of monk in the Shvetambara sect of Jainism. Sadhus are required to follow a strict code of conduct, including celibacy, non-violence, and non-possession.

What is the name of the female counterpart of a Sadhu?

  1. Sadhvi

  2. Yati

  3. Brahmachari

  4. Aryika


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sadhvi is the female counterpart of a Sadhu in the Shvetambara sect of Jainism. Sadhvis are also required to follow a strict code of conduct, including celibacy, non-violence, and non-possession.

Which of the following is a type of nun in the Shvetambara sect?

  1. Aryika

  2. Yati

  3. Brahmachari

  4. Sadhvi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryika is a type of nun in the Shvetambara sect of Jainism. Aryikas are required to follow a strict code of conduct, including celibacy, non-violence, and non-possession.

What is the name of the highest spiritual state that a Shvetambara Jain can achieve?

  1. Moksha

  2. Nirvana

  3. Brahman

  4. Atman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Moksha is the highest spiritual state that a Shvetambara Jain can achieve. It is a state of liberation from the cycle of rebirth and the attainment of a state of perfect bliss and knowledge.

Which of the following is a sacred text of the Shvetambara sect that contains the teachings of Mahavira?

  1. Agamas

  2. Upanishads

  3. Bhagavad Gita

  4. Rig Veda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Agamas are a collection of sacred texts that are considered to be the revealed word of the Tirthankaras, the spiritual leaders of Jainism. The Agamas contain the teachings of Mahavira, the last Tirthankara of Jainism.

What is the name of the main temple of the Shvetambara sect in India?

  1. Dilwara Temples

  2. Golden Temple

  3. Akshardham Temple

  4. Tirupati Temple


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dilwara Temples are the main temple of the Shvetambara sect in India. They are located in the town of Dilwara in Rajasthan, India. The temples are famous for their intricate carvings and beautiful architecture.

Which of the following is a sacred mountain for the Shvetambara Jains?

  1. Mount Kailash

  2. Girnar

  3. Shatrunjaya

  4. Kailashnath Temple


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Shatrunjaya is a sacred mountain for the Shvetambara Jains. It is located in the state of Gujarat, India. The mountain is home to a number of Jain temples and is a popular pilgrimage site.

What is the name of the Shvetambara Jain sect that believes in the existence of a soul?

  1. Digambara

  2. Sthanakvasi

  3. Terapanthi

  4. Murtipujaka


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Murtipujaka sect of the Shvetambara Jains believes in the existence of a soul. They also believe that the soul is eternal and that it transmigrates from one body to another after death.

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