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The Principles of Anekantavada in Jainism: Multiple Perspectives

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What is the central principle of Anekantavada?

  1. The world is composed of multiple substances.

  2. Reality is complex and multifaceted.

  3. Truth is relative and depends on perspective.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Anekantavada is a Jain philosophy that emphasizes the complexity and multifaceted nature of reality. It holds that truth is relative and depends on perspective, and that there are multiple ways of understanding the world.

What are the seven fundamental categories of Anekantavada?

  1. Substance, quality, action, time, space, mode, and relation.

  2. Soul, matter, time, space, motion, rest, and change.

  3. Being, non-being, becoming, difference, identity, unity, and multiplicity.

  4. Perception, inference, memory, doubt, error, truth, and falsehood.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The seven fundamental categories of Anekantavada are substance, quality, action, time, space, mode, and relation. These categories are used to describe the various aspects of reality.

What is the doctrine of syādvāda?

  1. The doctrine of multiple viewpoints.

  2. The doctrine of non-absolutism.

  3. The doctrine of relative truth.

  4. The doctrine of non-violence.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The doctrine of syādvāda is the doctrine of multiple viewpoints. It holds that there are multiple ways of understanding the world, and that no single perspective is complete or absolute.

What is the doctrine of anekāntavāda?

  1. The doctrine of multiple viewpoints.

  2. The doctrine of non-absolutism.

  3. The doctrine of relative truth.

  4. The doctrine of non-violence.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The doctrine of anekāntavāda is the doctrine of non-absolutism. It holds that there is no single, absolute truth, and that all truths are relative and dependent on perspective.

What is the doctrine of nayavāda?

  1. The doctrine of multiple viewpoints.

  2. The doctrine of non-absolutism.

  3. The doctrine of relative truth.

  4. The doctrine of non-violence.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The doctrine of nayavāda is the doctrine of relative truth. It holds that all truths are relative and dependent on perspective, and that there is no single, absolute truth.

What is the doctrine of ahiā?

  1. The doctrine of multiple viewpoints.

  2. The doctrine of non-absolutism.

  3. The doctrine of relative truth.

  4. The doctrine of non-violence.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The doctrine of ahiā is the doctrine of non-violence. It is a central principle of Jainism, and it holds that all living beings should be treated with compassion and respect.

What are the three main types of anekānta?

  1. Dravya, guna, and paryāya.

  2. Jiva, ajiva, and pudgala.

  3. Sat, asat, and anirvacanīya.

  4. Anekanta, syādvāda, and nayavāda.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The three main types of anekānta are dravya (substance), guna (quality), and paryāya (mode). These three categories are used to describe the various aspects of reality.

What is the difference between dravya and guna?

  1. Dravya is permanent, while guna is impermanent.

  2. Dravya is substance, while guna is quality.

  3. Dravya is independent, while guna is dependent.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dravya is permanent, substance, and independent, while guna is impermanent, quality, and dependent.

What is the difference between dravya and paryāya?

  1. Dravya is permanent, while paryāya is impermanent.

  2. Dravya is substance, while paryāya is mode.

  3. Dravya is independent, while paryāya is dependent.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dravya is permanent, substance, and independent, while paryāya is impermanent, mode, and dependent.

What is the difference between guna and paryāya?

  1. Guna is permanent, while paryāya is impermanent.

  2. Guna is substance, while paryāya is mode.

  3. Guna is independent, while paryāya is dependent.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Guna and paryāya are both impermanent, modes, and dependent.

What are the four main types of nayavāda?

  1. Dravya, guna, paryāya, and samaya.

  2. Sat, asat, anirvacanīya, and syādvāda.

  3. Anekanta, syādvāda, nayavāda, and ahiā.

  4. Jiva, ajiva, pudgala, and dharma.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The four main types of nayavāda are dravya (substance), guna (quality), paryāya (mode), and samaya (relation).

What is the difference between sat and asat?

  1. Sat is being, while asat is non-being.

  2. Sat is permanent, while asat is impermanent.

  3. Sat is independent, while asat is dependent.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sat is being, while asat is non-being.

What is the difference between sat and anirvacanīya?

  1. Sat is being, while anirvacanīya is non-being.

  2. Sat is permanent, while anirvacanīya is impermanent.

  3. Sat is independent, while anirvacanīya is dependent.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sat is being, anirvacanīya is neither being nor non-being, and both are permanent and independent.

What is the difference between asat and anirvacanīya?

  1. Asat is being, while anirvacanīya is non-being.

  2. Asat is permanent, while anirvacanīya is impermanent.

  3. Asat is independent, while anirvacanīya is dependent.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Asat is non-being, anirvacanīya is neither being nor non-being, and both are permanent and independent.

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