One of the five vows Jain monks take is to renounce this pleasure

a. sexual
b. worldly
c. culinary
d. earthly


Answer: a

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A. Digambara B. Shvetambara C. Terapanthi D. Sthanakavasi

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A. Stage of ease B. Stage of resolution C. Stage of reflection D. All of the above

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A. of a difference over the correct version of the Qur'an. B. one leader wanted to take power away from his son. C. of a disagreement over the line of succession from Muhammad. D. the great size of the Muslim empire demanded that it be split into two parts for proper government.

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