Historicity

Jaina ethic is primarily ascetic.the aim of Jainism is release from the worldly life. The moral code of conduct prescribed for a householder and a ascetic finally leads to self-realisation. In the final face of his life he fasts unto death is called SAL

• Sallekhana Memorials
• primarily ascetic
• Jaina ethic

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