“Souls are not only the property of animal and plant life, but also of rocks, running water and many other natural objects not looked on as living by other religious sects.” The above statement reflects one of the core beliefs of which one of the following religious sects of ancient India? (2023)
✓ Correct answer: b) Jainism
ExplanationOption (b) is correct : The core principle of Jainism revolves around non-violence, with no other religion placing as great an emphasis on this value.Jains hold the belief that souls inhabit plants, animals, and even certain non- living entities such as air and water, similar to humans.The doctrine of non-violence encompasses refraining from causing harm to humans, plants, animals, and the natural world.
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