In Jainism, the word 'Jain' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Jina', which means ____ implying one who has transcended all human passions?
Avigour
Bconqueror
Ccandour
Dimmortal
Answer:
B. conqueror
Read Explanation:
The term 'Jain' comes from 'Jina,' meaning 'conqueror' – one who has conquered inner passions to achieve spiritual liberation in Jain philosophy
Jina means conqueror and Mahavira, the founder of Jainism, was called as Jina.
Jina is a soul who has conquered inner passions such as attachment, anger, pride and greed.
Not only Lord Mahavira was a Jina, all the Arihants were Jinas. An arihant is also called a Jina("victor")
