Which of the following Jain doctrines is/are considered as the original contribution of Mahavira ? 1. Non-violence (ahimsa) 2. Truth 3. Nonstealing 4. Sexual continence (brahamacharya) Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

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Which of the following Jain doctrines is/are considered as the original contribution of Mahavira ?
1. Non-violence (ahimsa)
2. Truth
3. Nonstealing
4. Sexual continence (brahamacharya)

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

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The correct answer is option 4, which states that the original contribution of Mahavira to Jain doctrines is sexual continence (brahmacharya).

To understand this further, let`s analyze the other options:

- Option 1 states that non-violence (ahimsa) is an original contribution of Mahavira, but this is incorrect. Non-violence was already a principle in Jainism before the time of Mahavira, although he did emphasize and propagate it greatly.

- Option 2 states that truth is an original contribution of Mahavira. While truth is an important principle in Jainism, it was not solely introduced by Mahavira, so this option is not correct.

- Option 3 states that non-stealing is an original contribution of Mahavira. However, like truth, this principle was already present in Jainism before Mahavira, so this option is also incorrect.

Based on the analysis, we can conclude that the original contribution of Mahavira to Jain doctrines is sexual continence (brahmacharya). This means abstaining from sexual activity, which is regarded as a way to control desires and focus on spiritual development.