Round 8: Tossup 10

All arhats declare this concept as dharma according to the Acaranga Sutra. Followers of a sect whose founder stayed in Magadha during a 12-year famine often utilize a rajoharan to practice this concept. A vow to practice this concept is the greatest of the mahavratas. The three core tenants of one religion are non-absolutism, non-acquisition, and this concept. To practice this concept, some adherents may wear a muhapatti (-5[1])(*) cloth over their mouth. Abstaining from eating root vegetables is one (-5[1])way for Digambaras and Svetambaras to adhere to this concept. (-5[1])For 10 points, Mahatma Gandhi often espoused what Jain principle of non-violence? ■END■ (10[1]0[2])

ANSWER: ahimsa [prompt on nonviolence or noninjury or peace by asking “what is the original language term?”]
<Religion, Spencer Manning> | VAULT II Packet 08
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