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GK QUESTION#2147

In Jaina ethical philosophy, what does the vow of aparigraha signify?

  1. AObserving extreme fasting
  2. BAvoiding the act of stealing
  3. CPractising absolute truthfulness
  4. DNon-possessiveness and detachmentCorrect answer
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D. Non-possessiveness and detachment

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Aparigraha concerns detachment and non-possessiveness. Jain monastic vows are stricter than the corresponding commitments of householders.

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