Which of the following statements is/are applicable to Jain doctrine? (UPSC-2013) 1. The surest way of annihilating Karma is to practice penance. 2. Every object, even the smallest particle, has a soul. 3. Karma is the bane of the soul and must be ended. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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Correct answer: 1, 2 and 3. 1, 2 and 3 Jainism advocates the practice of penance as the surest way of annihilating Karma. According to Jainism, every object, including the smallest particle, has a soul. Karma is considered the bane of the soul and must be ended to achieve liberation. As per Jain doctrine, the surest way of annihilating Karma is to practice penance. Everything has a soul, even the smallest particle. (Hence, Option 1 and 2 are correct) Karma is the bane of the soul and must be ended. (Option 3 is correct) Three Jewels of Jainism are Right Faith, Right knowledge Right Action. Five doctrines of Jainism are - 1. Ahimsa: Non-injury to all living beings; 2. Satya: Do not speak a lie; 3. Asteya: Do not steal; 4. Aparigraha: Do not acquire property; 5. Brahmacharya: Observe continence.

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