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Q: Santhara is a religious ritual of…. community.
  • A. Sikhs
  • B. Jews
  • C. Jain
  • D. Buddhists
Correct Answer: Option C - Santhara also known as Samlehna or Sallekhana, is a supplementary vow to the ethical code of conduct of Jainism. It is the religious practice of voluntarily fasting unto death by gradually reducing the intake of food & liquid. Santhara is a religious ritual of Shwetambara Jain. Whereas Digambara Jain call it Sallekhana.
C. Santhara also known as Samlehna or Sallekhana, is a supplementary vow to the ethical code of conduct of Jainism. It is the religious practice of voluntarily fasting unto death by gradually reducing the intake of food & liquid. Santhara is a religious ritual of Shwetambara Jain. Whereas Digambara Jain call it Sallekhana.

Explanations:

Santhara also known as Samlehna or Sallekhana, is a supplementary vow to the ethical code of conduct of Jainism. It is the religious practice of voluntarily fasting unto death by gradually reducing the intake of food & liquid. Santhara is a religious ritual of Shwetambara Jain. Whereas Digambara Jain call it Sallekhana.