Consider the following statements with reference to Jainism :
1. Vardhamana Mahavira attained Kaivalyajnana outside the town of Jrimbhikagrama, on the banks of river Rijupalika and in the field of a householder named Samaga.
2. The state when the Karma particles actually begin to flow towards the Jiva to bind it is known as Asrava.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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CAPF 2023 Paper-1
Both 1 and 2
Incorrect AnswerNeither 1 nor 2
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- Statement 1: This statement is correct. Vardhamana Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, attained Kevalajnana (omniscience) outside the town of Jrimbhikagrama, on the banks of river Rijupalika, in the field of a householder named Samaga.
- Statement 2: This statement is also correct. In Jain philosophy, "Asrava" is the influx of karmic particles towards the soul (Jiva) due to activities of mind, speech, and body, which leads to bondage.
- Option 1: 1 only – Incorrect. Both statements are correct.
- Option 2: 2 only – Incorrect.
- Option 3: Both 1 and 2 – Correct. Both statements are true.
- Option 4: Neither 1 nor 2 – Incorrect.
Correct Answer: Option 3 – Both 1 and 2
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By: Parvesh Mehta