Q. Which of the following are true of Jainism?
1. It has affinity with the Sankhya system of philosophy.
2. It completely rejected the concept of the soul.
3. It has affinity with the Vedanta system of philosophy.
4. According to it the world consists of two eternal categories, viz., conscious
Jiva and unconscious (Ajiva).
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below.
(a) 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 3 and 4
(d) 2 and 4
Ans: (d) 2 and 4
Explanation: The correct option is (d) 2 and 4.
Regarding Jainism, the following statements are true:
2. It completely rejected the concept of the soul: Jainism does reject the concept of an eternal, unchanging soul (Atman) as advocated in some other philosophies and religious traditions. Instead, Jainism teaches the concept of Jiva, which refers to individual conscious beings with infinite potential for spiritual development. Jiva is not considered eternal but subject to birth and death based on karmic influences.
4. According to it, the world consists of two eternal categories, viz., conscious Jiva and unconscious (Ajiva): Jainism posits that the universe is composed of two eternal and coexisting categories. Jiva refers to conscious entities with individual consciousness and potential for liberation, while Ajiva encompasses all non-living and unconscious elements, including matter, space, time, and various natural forces.
