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66th B.P.S.C. Prelims 2020

Jain Philosophy

Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation

Triratna or Three Jewels, i.e., right knowledge, right faith and right action are related to which of the following?

Solution & Analysis

Answer: C

Concept The Triratna (Three Jewels) constitutes the core framework of Jain ethics and the prescribed path to reach the goal of Moksha (liberation).

Explanation According to the Tattvartha Sutra, the path to liberation consists of: 1. Samyak Jnana (Right Knowledge), 2. Samyak Darshana (Right Faith/Perception), and 3. Samyak Charitra (Right Conduct/Action).

Logical Breakup
Logic 1: Option C is correct. While Buddhism also has 'Three Jewels' (Buddha, Dhamma, Sangha), the specific triplet of Knowledge-Faith-Action is the cornerstone of Jaina philosophy.
Logic 2: These three are interconnected; without faith, knowledge is impossible, and without knowledge, right conduct cannot be achieved.

Active Recall

Question

How do the Buddhist and Jain 'Three Jewels' differ?

Answer

Buddhism's jewels are the objects of refuge (Teacher, Doctrine, Community), while Jainism's jewels are the internal qualities (Faith, Knowledge, Conduct) required for liberation.

Core Insight

The Triratna emphasizes that spiritual liberation is a holistic process requiring intellectual clarity, emotional conviction, and ethical discipline.

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