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 (15[1])non-absolutism, (-5[1])non-acquisition, and this concept. (15[1])To practice this (15[1])concept, some adherents may wear a muhapatti (*) cloth over their mouth. Abstaining from eating root vegetables (-5[1])is one way for Digambaras (-5[1])and Svetambaras (10[1])to adhere to this concept. For 10 points, Mahatma Gandhi often espoused what Jain principle of non-violence? ■END■ (10[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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