Question

With reference to the religious practices in India, the 'Sthanakvasi' sect belongs to

(a)Buddhism

(b) Jainism

(c) Vaishnavism

(d) Shaivism

Answer 1

The correct answer is option B.   Sthanakvasi monks belonged to Jainism and was formed by a saint by the name Lavaji in the year 1653 AD.   Sthanakvasi did not believe in idol worship and the creation of Jain temples.   They always walked on the path of self purification and achieving the ultimate goal of human life which is Moksha.

Answer 2

With reference to the religious practices in India, the “Sthanakvasi” sect belongs to Jainism.

Explanation:

• The  “Sthanakvasi” was founded by the merchant whose name was Lavaji in the year 1653 AD.
• It is the sect of Svetambara Jainism which does not believe in idol worship for the attainment of Nirvana or Moksha.
• The path to soul purification can be achieved without worshipping idols. It is the reformation of the sect which was founded by Lonkashah in the fifteenth century.

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