Correct option is D
The correct answer is (d) Astheya
Explanation:
- In Jainism, the Panchvrata (Five Great Vows) are the fundamental ethical principles followed by its adherents.
- Astheya means non-stealing, i.e., not taking anything that is not willingly given.
- This vow emphasizes honesty and integrity in both thought and action.
Information Booster:
The Five Vows (Panchvrata) in Jainism:
- Ahimsa (Non-violence) – Avoiding harm to all living beings through thought, word, and deed.
- Satya (Truthfulness) – Always speaking the truth and avoiding lies.
- Astheya (Non-stealing) – Not taking anything that is not freely given.
- Brahmacharya (Chastity/Celibacy) – Practicing celibacy; for laypersons, it includes faithfulness. ( added by Mahavira.)
- Aparigraha (Non-possession) – Detachment from material and emotional possessions.
Ratnatraya (Three Jewels) – The Path to Liberation in Jainism
Jewel | Sanskrit Term | Meaning | Explanation |
Right Faith | Samyak Darshan | Right Belief | Firm belief in the truth of the Jain teachings and in the reality of the soul and karma. It reflects clarity and conviction, free from doubt or delusion. |
Right Knowledge | Samyak Gyan | Right Knowledge | Understanding the true nature of reality, as per Jain scriptures, without distortion or misinterpretation. It must be free from doubt, error, and delusion. |
Right Conduct | Samyak Charitra | Right Action | Practising ethical discipline through self-restraint and non-violence (Ahimsa), enabling one to purify the soul and destroy karma. |
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