Question

In Jainism, the word 'Jain' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Jina', which means ____ implying one who has transcended all human passions?

• A. vigour
• B. conqueror
• C. candour
• D. immortal

Answer 1

Answer:

B. conqueror

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")