The Word Jainism Is Commonly Traced to the Sanskrit Word

question 48

Multiple Choice

The word Jainism is commonly traced to the Sanskrit word for "conquer." This conquering refers to the:

• A)conflict Jains face when deciding which sect of Jainism they wish to follow.
• B)battle Jains wage within themselves to gain the full knowledge that leads to enlightenment.
• C)war between the gods and the demons before the earth was created.
• D)disagreements over monastic doctrine and practice.

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