What was the fifth tenet added by Tirthankara Mahavira to the four basic tenets of Jainism?
Q. What was the fifth tenet added by Tirthankara Mahavira to the four basic tenets of Jainism?
Answer: Observe continence
Notes: The five main teachings of Jainism are do not commit violence, do not speak a lie, do not steal, do not acquire property and observe continence (brahmacharya). The brahmacharya was added by Lord Mahavira.

 

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