How does the Jain concept of soul impact their daily lifestyle?

It leads to extreme non-violence where practitioners may wear masks or sweep paths to avoid accidentally harming even microscopic life or spirits in the air and water.

Indian Philosophies - Jainism

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Q: 'Souls are not only the property of animal and plant life, but also of rocks, running water and many other natural objects not looked on as living by other religious sects.' The above statement reflects one of the core beliefs of which one of the following religious sects of ancient India?

The belief that rocks, water, and plants possess souls is a core tenet of Jainism. This philosophy underpins their strict code of Ahimsa (non-violence) toward all natural objects.

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ID: HIS_PHI_2023_01 Ref: Chapter 4: Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings

'Souls are not only the property of animal and plant life, but also of rocks, running water and many other natural objects not looked on as living by other religious sects.' The above statement reflects one of the core beliefs of which one of the following religious sects of ancient India?