Because of which of the following is a soul confined in a series of bodies and must advance in spiritual development before becoming free from reincarnation?
a. moksha
b. asceticism
c. nirvana
d. karma
d. karma
Analysis:
a, b & c. Incorrect. The soul is made impure through time by its contact with matter, or ajiva.
d. Correct. Because of karma, a soul is confined in a series of bodies and must advance in spiritual development before becoming free from this confinement.
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