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JAINISM RELIGION.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who is the founder of Jainism? Known as "The old man, wise man, etc." | Mahavira |
| Jainism is the ascetic version of ________. | Hinduism |
| What is Non-Injury? You don't hurt a thing, always carry a broom to sweep the feet in front of you. | Ahimsa |
| Define "Ajiva?" | No soul. |
| Define "Jiva?" | Soul. |
| Tell me what the Five Great Vows are. | 1. Do not kill 2. Do not steal 3. Do not lie 4. Do not have sex 5. Do not have attachment |
| What is an Acharya? | A religious leader who leads their ascetic community. |
| What is Samisaka? | Meditation intended to release you from attachment. |
| What is Navakar Manta? | The recitation of the five supreme beings. |
| Who are the five supreme beings? | They are all humans. 1. Great teachers 2. Siddhas (Those who attained Moksha). 3. Scriptural teachers of the monks 4. Spiritual teachers of the monks. 5. Monks/Nuns |
| Who are the two clads? | Svetambara and Digambara |
| Who are the Svetambara? | The white glad who wear a single garmet and allow women into it. |
| Who are the Digambara? | The sky clad who are naked and are all men. |