Question

Which of the following is not included in the Triratna of Jainism?
a.Right Knowledge
b.Right Conduct
c.Right Faith
d.Creator

Answer 1

Hint: Jainism is regarded and seen as eternal dharma more than a religion. The Triratna have a moral connotation that is attached to them. The Tirthankaras, which can be considered as teachers, are said to guide every cycle of the Jain cosmology.

Complete Step by Step answer: Right faith (Samyag Darsana), Right knowledge (Samyag Jnana) and Right conduct (Samyag Charitra) are the ‘Triratna’ of Jainism. They convey the moral and ethical value that an individual should possess. The main religious premises of the Jain dharma are- ahiṃsa meaning non-violence, anekantavada meaning many-sidedness, aparigraha meaning non-attachment and asceticism meaning abstinence from sensual pleasures.

Looking at the options given:
Options a- Right knowledge means that you should have all the spiritual knowledge and know all the sorrows, griefs, joyfulness etc. This is included in the Triratna of Jainism.

Option b- Right conduct is also included in the Triratna. Therefore, it is not the correct answer.

Option c- Right Faith means avoiding preconceptions and superstitions and is included in the Triratna. This is an incorrect answer.

Option d- Creator is not mentioned in the Triratna philosophy of Jainism. Therefore this is the correct option.

Option “d” is the right option.

Note: One shouldn’t get confused between the “premises” of Jainism and the “Triratna” of Jainism. Jainism successfully emerged in 599-527 BC when Lord Mahavira established it as a religion. He was the last Tirthankara of Jainism, the first being Risabh