Chapter 5 - Jainism and Sikhism

Question 1

Jains believe that…

Answer 1

In the present cycle of the universe, 24 great people have reached perfection and though living in quite different centuries, these saints have been role models and guides who have shown the way to others.

Question 2

Tirthankara

Answer 2

“Crossing Maker”

Question 3

One of the greatest of Tirthankaras is

Answer 3

Nataputta Vardhamana, also referred to as by “Mahavira” (The great man)

Question 4

Jina

Answer 4

“conqueror” name given to Mahavira as a result of his liberating experience.

Question 5

Hylozoism

Answer 5

Everything is full of life and is capable of suffering.

Question 6

Jiva

Answer 6

soul, spirit, life

Question 7

Ajiva

Answer 7

Nonsoul, nonlife.

Question 8

5 Ethical recommendations of Jainism…

Answer 8

1. Nonviolence - Ahimsa
2. Nonlying
3. Nonstealing
4. Chastity
5. Nonattachment

Question 9

Sallekhana

Answer 9

Self-Starvation. “Hold Death”

Question 10

4 branches of Jainism

Answer 10

Digambaras, Shvetambaras, Sthanakavasis, and Terapanthis.

Question 11

Digambaras

Answer 11

“Clothed in Sky”; naked monks. They do NOT allow females to become monks.

Question 12

Shvetambaras

Answer 12

“Clothed in White”; monks dressed in white. Females ARE allowed.

Question 13

Sthanakavasis

Answer 13

Reject the use of image and focus on self meditation

Question 14

Terapanthis

Answer 14

Reject the use of image and focus on self meditation. They are more strict but spread the Jainism much more.

Question 15

True Name

Answer 15

God

Question 16

Adi Granth

Answer 16

The sacred book of the Sikhs.

Question 17

First and most important part of the Adi Granth

Answer 17

Japji, a moderately long poem that summerizes the the religion; written by Guru Nanak

Question 18

5 K’s of the Sikh Khalsa

Answer 18

Kesh - uncut hair
Khanga - Comb
Kach - underwear
Kirpan - Short sword
Kara - steel bracelet

Question 19

Gurdwara

Answer 19

A Sikh Temple