alleryWhat does Jainism hold about the creation of the universe?
AIt was created by a supreme judge
BIt was never created and will last forever
CIt was created by Brahma at each age
DIt is rebuilt by the tirthankaras
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. It was never created and will last forever
1. Jainism is a transtheistic religion.
2. It holds that the universe was not created and will exist forever, with no creator, governor or judge.
3. Tirthankaras are teachers who guide, not creators.
_Source: Wikipedia, Jainism, Concept of God and Tirthankaras_
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