A central concept of this religion is Anekantavada, or the idea that truth can be approached from multiple viewpoints.
Some members of this religion preface all of their statements with the word "syad", or "maybe", to demonstrate that reality is complex and thus no statement may be entirely accurate. A central concept of this religion is Anekantavada, or the idea that truth can be approached from multiple viewpoints. Umaswati wrote the major holy text of this faith, called the "Book of Reality". Members of this religion follow the "four restraints" laid down by Lord Parshva, and both the white-clad and sky-clad – or Svetambara and Digambara – sects of this faith follow the principle of ahimsa. For ten points, name this non-violent religion of India.
Some members of this religion preface all of their statements with the word "syad", or "maybe", to demonstrate that reality is complex and thus no statement may be entirely accurate.
{Jainism} [accept: {Nirgantha}]