Sallekhana Is

question 68

Multiple Choice

Sallekhana is

• A) the intentional fasting of oneself to death.
• B) a sacrifice of ten oxen to Brahma.
• C) a ritual journey on foot across India.
• D) a sacred marriage of a Digambara boy to a Shvetambara girl.

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