Q. With reference to the Jain concept of liberation (moksha), consider the following statements:
1.In Jainism, liberation is the complete dissociation of the soul from karmic matter and a return to its pure state.
2.The three essentials for attaining liberation—right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct—are collectively known as the “three jewels” (triratna).
3.According to Jain belief, once a soul attains liberation, it may reincarnate in the material world to guide others on the path of righteousness.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- Liberation (moksha) in Jainism is defined as the total dissociation of the soul from all karmic matter, restoring it to its pure, original state.
- The three essential components of the path to liberation—Right Faith (samyag-darshana), Right Knowledge (samyag-jnana), and Right Conduct (samyak-charitra)—are together called the three jewels or triratna.
- Jain philosophy explicitly rejects the idea of reincarnation after liberation. Once a soul attains liberation, it never returns to the material world.
Source: NCERT and Ancient India – NCERT (R.S.Sharma)
