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    Who among the following added the doctrine of 'Brahmacharya' in Jainism?
    Question

    Who among the following added the doctrine of 'Brahmacharya' in Jainism?

    A.

    Parshvanath

    B.

    Neminath

    C.

    Mahavir

    D.

    None of the above

    Correct option is C

    Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, is credited with adding the doctrine of Brahmacharya (celibacy or chastity) to the existing four vows of Jainism. Before Mahavira, Jainism emphasized four main vows: Ahimsa (non-violence), Satya (truthfulness), Asteya (non-stealing), and Aparigraha (non-possession). Mahavira introduced Brahmacharya as the fifth vow, thereby completing the five vows (Panch Mahavratas) that form the ethical foundation of Jain monastic life.

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