Which among the following was the doctrine that was a addition by Mahavira to the teachings under Jainism ?
Do not speak a lie.
Observe continence.
Do not commit violence.
Do not steal.

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Which among the following was the doctrine that was a addition by Mahavira to the teachings under Jainism -Do not speak a lie-Observe continence-Do not commit violence-Do not steal-

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Mahavira was the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism- There are basically five vows in Jainism- The first four vows- Satya- Ahimsa- Asteya -non-stealing- and Aparigraha -non-possession- were added by the 23rd Tirthankara Pasharvanath whereas the fifth vow continence- chastity or patience was laid down by Mahavira-

Which among the following was the doctrine that was a addition by Mahavira to the teachings under Jainism ?Do not speak a lie.Observe continence.Do not commit violence.Do not steal.

Which among the following was the doctrine that was a addition by Mahavira to the teachings under Jainism ?
Do not speak a lie.
Observe continence.
Do not commit violence.
Do not steal.