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

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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