Q. How many of the below statements conform to the sramana tradition?

1. Denial of creator and omnipotent Gods
2. Rejection of the Vedas as revealed texts
3. Affirmation of Karma and rebirth, Samsara and transmigration of Soul.
4. Affirmation of the attainment of moksa through Ahimsa, renunciation and austerities
5. Denial of the efficacy of sacrifices and rituals for purification.
6. Rejection of the caste system

Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: All Six
Notes: The Shramana movement was a philosophical and religious movement in ancient India that developed as an alternative to the Vedic tradition. It emphasized individual spiritual liberation and rejection of caste and social hierarchy. The movement gave rise to two major religions, Jainism and Buddhism, which shared some fundamental beliefs, including the concepts of Samsara (the cycle of birth and death) and Moksha (release from the cycle of reincarnation).  All the given statements conform to Sramana Philosophy.