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UPSC Prelims 2023 Paper-1 📅 28 May, 2023

"Souls are not only the property of animal and plant life, but also of rocks, running water and many other natural objects not looked on as living by other religious sects."
The above statement reflects one of the core beliefs of which one of the following religious sects of ancient India?

A
Buddhism
B
Jainism
C
Shaivism
D
Vaishnavism
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UPSC Prelims
2023 • 28 May, 2023 • Paper-1
"Souls are not only the property of animal and plant life, but also of rocks, running water and many other natural objects not looked on as living by other religious sects."
The above statement reflects one of the core beliefs of which one of the following religious sects of ancient India?
Correct Answer
Jainism
Subject: History.Context: Principles of Ancient Religions.Details: The core philosophy of Jainism states that the entire universe is animated. According to Jain......
💡 Analysis & Explanation
Subject
History.
Context
Principles of Ancient Religions.
Details
The core philosophy of Jainism states that the entire universe is animated. According to Jain thought (Hylozoism or Panpsychism), souls (Jiva) are present not just in humans, animals, and plants, but also in seemingly inanimate entities like water bodies, rocks, wind, and fire. This forms the basis of their strict adherence to Ahimsa (non-violence).