The Jain Categories of Existence Can Most Simply Be Divided

question 85

Short Answer

The Jain categories of existence can most simply be divided into two: jiva (the living) and _______ (the nonliving).

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Definitions:

Corals

Marine invertebrates in the class Anthozoa of phylum Cnidaria, typically living in compact colonies of many identical individual polyps that build up coral reefs, important for marine biodiversity.

Reefs

Marine structures composed mainly of coral and other biogenic material, typically forming in shallow, warm water environments.

Quartz-Rich

Containing a high concentration of quartz, a hard, crystalline mineral composed of silicon and oxygen atoms.

Soluble Chemical

A substance capable of being dissolved in a solvent, particularly water, to form a solution.