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What is true of Jaina or Jain doctrine concerning the truth of things?

A) Jain doctrine asserts that everything is permanent and unchanging.
B) Jain doctrine emphasizes the existence of a single, all-powerful deity.
C) Jain doctrine teaches the concept of anicca, or impermanence.
D) Jain doctrine disregards the importance of non-violence.

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Final answer:

Jain doctrine highly values non-violence (ahimsa) and teaches the multifaceted nature of truth (Anantanaga), not emphasizing permanence, a sole deity, or disregard for non-violence.

Step-by-step explanation:

Concerning the truth of things, Jain doctrine asserts neither that everything is permanent and unchanging, nor does it emphasize the existence of a single, all-powerful deity. It also does not teach the concept of anicca, or impermanence, which is actually a Buddhist concept. Most significantly, Jain doctrine does not disregard the importance of non-violence; on the contrary, it places a great emphasis on ahimsa (non-violence) and is known for its stringent adherence to this principle. Jain doctrine teaches that reality is multifaceted, and this is encapsulated in the concept of Anantanaga, which suggests that the truth and reality are perceived differently from diverse points of view, and that no single point of view is the complete truth.

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