Question

According to the idea of liberation in Jain Philosophy, arrange in the correct sequence: \[ \text{A. Siddha-Shila} \] \[ \text{B. Kevala Jnana} \] \[ \text{C. Nirjara} \] \[ \text{D. Samvara} \]

• A. D, C, B, A
• B. D, C, A, B
• C. C, D, B, A
• D. C, D, A, B

Hint:

Jain liberation sequence: \[ Samvara \rightarrow Nirjara \rightarrow Kevala\ Jnana \rightarrow Siddha\text{-}Shila \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept:
Jain philosophy explains liberation as freedom from karmic bondage. For liberation, karmic influx must be stopped and accumulated karma must be destroyed.

Step 1: Start with Samvara.
Samvara means stopping the inflow of new karma. So: \[ D = \text{Samvara} \]

Step 2: Next comes Nirjara.
Nirjara means shedding or destruction of accumulated karma. So: \[ C = \text{Nirjara} \]

Step 3: Then comes Kevala Jnana.
When karmic obstructions are destroyed, the soul attains perfect knowledge. So: \[ B = \text{Kevala Jnana} \]

Step 4: Finally comes Siddha-Shila.
The liberated soul rises to Siddha-Shila. So: \[ A = \text{Siddha-Shila} \] Thus, the correct order is: \[ D \rightarrow C \rightarrow B \rightarrow A \] Hence: \[ \boxed{\text{(A) D, C, B, A}} \]