alleryWhich principle is the highest ethical duty in Jainism?
AAhimsa, non-violence
BSatya, truthfulness
CSallekhana, fasting
DAnekantavada, many-sidedness
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Ahimsa, non-violence
1. Ahimsa, intentional non-violence, is the first major vow.
2. It is the highest ethical duty in Jainism and covers action, speech and thought.
3. Satya is truthfulness and sallekhana is the end-of-life fast; neither is the highest duty.
_Source: Wikipedia, Jainism, Core principles (the vows)_
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