Question
In this religion, karma’s accumulation on the soul is frequently analogized to dust gathering on a wet cloth. For 10 points each:
[10e] Name this South Asian religion whose Digambara (“dig-GUM-buh-ruh”) and Śvētāmbara (“shvay-TAHM-buh-ruh”) schools of thought both practice ahimsa.
ANSWER: Jainism [accept word forms such as Jains]
[10h] Colorful auras, or lesya, depend on karma to tint this Jain concept with descriptors focused on the five senses such as a flowery fragrance. This concept, sometimes conflated with Ātman, is usually translated as the “soul.”
ANSWER: jīva
[10m] Destroying the four ghatiya karmas burdening one’s soul allowed Mallinatha and Mahavira to become two of these 24 “ford-makers” who conquered saṃsāra and teach others how to do the same.
ANSWER: tirthankaras (“teer-TUNK-kuh-ruhs”) [prompt on arhats or arihantas or jinas; prompt on kevalis or kevalin; prompt on vitrage]
<Ganon Evans, RMP - Other Religion> ~23378~ <Editor: Kevin Thomas>
Data
Summary
| Tournament | Edition | Exact Match? | Heard | PPB | Easy % | Medium % | Hard % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 PACE NSC | 06/08/2024 | Y | 36 | 13.89 | 86% | 50% | 3% |