Ancient History
2018
Buddhism and Jainism
With reference to the religious practices in India, the “Sthanakvasi” sect belongs to
C.Vaishnavism
B.Jainism
D.Shaivism
A.Buddhism
Correct Answer: Option B
The Sthanakavasi sect is a sub-sect of Shvetambara Jainism.
It was founded in 1653 AD by a merchant named Lavaji.
Key tenets of the Sthanakavasi sect include:
- Rejection of idol worship as essential for soul purification and achieving Nirvana/Moksha.
- Acceptance of thirty-two Jain Agamas, which are part of the Shvetambara canon.
- The sect originated as a reformation of the teachings of Lonka, a 15th-century Jain reformer.
Therefore, the Sthanakavasi sect belongs to Jainism.
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