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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 46

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 1 Aug 2022 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q46

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Among the following, which festival is celebrated by the Jain community?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Paryushana.

  • Paryushana is the annual festival celebrated by the Jain community.
  • The festival is celebrated by the Shvetambara sect for eight days during the month of Bhadrapad, while the Digambara sect celebrates it for ten days.

  •  It is observed during the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase) of the Bhadrapada month, typically falling in August or September.

  • During this sacred period, Jains engage in fasting, prayer, and meditation, focusing on spiritual purification and self-discipline.

  • The festival emphasizes the practice and reflection of the five fundamental vows of Jainism:
    • Ahimsa (non-violence)
    • Satya (truthfulness)
    • Asteya (non-stealing)
    • Aparigraha (non-possessiveness)
    • Brahmacharya (celibacy or chaste living)