The Jain Understanding of Ahimsa Means (Among Other Things) That

question 10

Multiple Choice

The Jain understanding of ahimsa means (among other things) that __________.

• A) Jains cannot be farmers
• B) monks must be vegetarians, but lay people can eat meat
• C) one should speak harshly against those who do violence
• D) only violent self-defense is justified
• E) none of the above

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