{"id":65893,"date":"2024-04-20T09:46:57","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T09:46:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=65893"},"modified":"2024-04-20T09:46:57","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T09:46:57","slug":"which-of-these-religions-has-its-origins-in-bihar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/which-of-these-religions-has-its-origins-in-bihar\/","title":{"rendered":"Which of these religions has its origins in Bihar:"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Jainism&#8221; option2=&#8221;Buddhism&#8221; option3=&#8221;Sikhism&#8221; option4=&#8221;Shaivism&#8221; correct=&#8221;option1&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is Jainism.<\/p>\n<p>Jainism is an ancient Indian religion that teaches a path of non-violence, non-attachment, and renunciation of the material world. It is one of the world&#8217;s oldest religions, and its roots can be traced back to the 6th century BCE. The founder of Jainism was Mahavira, who is considered to be the 24th Tirthankara, or spiritual teacher.<\/p>\n<p>Jainism is a minority religion in India, with about 4.5 million followers. The majority of Jains live in the Indian states of Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh. Jains are also found in other parts of the world, including Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the United States.<\/p>\n<p>The basic principles of Jainism are ahimsa (non-violence), anek\u00c4\u0081ntav\u00c4\u0081da (non-absolutism), and aparigraha (non-attachment). Ahimsa is the principle of non-violence, which means that Jains should avoid harming any living being, including insects. Anek\u00c4\u0081ntav\u00c4\u0081da is the principle of non-absolutism, which means that Jains should avoid seeing things in black and white terms. Aparigraha is the principle of non-attachment, which means that Jains should avoid attachment to material possessions and worldly pleasures.<\/p>\n<p>Jains believe that the universe is eternal and cyclical. They believe that the soul is reborn into different bodies, depending on the actions of the previous life. The goal of Jainism is to achieve moksha, or liberation from the cycle of rebirth. This can be achieved by following the path of non-violence, non-attachment, and renunciation.<\/p>\n<p>Jainism is a complex and fascinating religion with a long history. It is a religion that emphasizes the importance of non-violence, non-attachment, and renunciation. 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