Q. With reference to the core philosophies of Jainism, consider the following statements:
1.Anekantavada is the principle of non-absolutism, postulating that truth and reality are manifold and can be viewed from different perspectives.
2.Syadvada is the logical expression of Anekantavada, which posits that all statements or judgments about a thing must be qualified by the term ‘Syat’ (in some respect/may be).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct. Anekantavada (doctrine of ‘many-sidedness’ or non-absolutism) is the core metaphysical principle of Jainism. It suggests that reality is complex and multifaceted, and no single, absolute view can capture the whole truth.
- Statement 2: Correct. Syadvada (doctrine of ‘conditioned predication’) is the epistemological (logic) framework that translates Anekantavada into speech. It requires using the term ‘Syat’ (maybe/in a certain respect) before every statement to indicate that all judgments are relative, conditional, and only partially true.
