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In Jain ethical discipline, Mahāvratas (great vows) are given prominence. Which one of the following options contains the Mahāvratas of Jainism?

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Jain laypersons follow a milder version of these vows, called Anuvratas. Mahāvratas are for full renunciates.
Updated On: Apr 26, 2025
  • Ahimsā (non-injury), Satya (truthfulness), Asteya (non-stealing), Brahmacarya (abstinence), and Aparigraha (detachment from possessions)
  • Ahimsā (non-injury), Satya (truthfulness), Brahmacarya (abstinence), Karuṇā (compassion), and Maitrī (friendliness)
  • Ahimsā (non-injury), Satya (truthfulness), Asteya (non-stealing), Brahmacarya (abstinence), and Maitrī (friendliness)
  • Ahimsā (non-injury), Satya (truthfulness), Asteya (non-stealing), Aparigraha (detachment from possessions), and Maitrī (friendliness)
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Understand the concept of Mahāvratas.
Mahāvratas are the five great vows undertaken by Jain ascetics (monks and nuns) as part of their ethical discipline.

Step 2: List the five Mahāvratas.

    AhimsāNon-violence in thought, word, and deed
    SatyaTruthfulness
    AsteyaNot stealing
    BrahmacaryaCelibacy or chastity
    AparigrahaNon-possession / detachment

Step 3: Evaluate the options.
Only option (A) includes all five correct Mahāvratas. Other options substitute or omit one or more.

Step 4: Conclusion.
Thus, the correct set of Mahāvratas is found in (A).
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