“Souls are not only the property of animal and plant life, but also of rocks, running water and many other natural objects not looked on as living by other religious sects.”
The above statement reflects one of the core beliefs of which one of the following religious sects of ancient India?
Answer:
(b)
Core Books/NCERT
The correct answer is (b), Jainism. Jainism is an ancient Indian religion that teaches that all living beings, including animals, plants, and even inanimate objects, have a soul. This belief is known as ahimsa, or non-violence, and it is one of the core tenets of Jainism.