Question

"Santhara" is a ritual of fasting to death amongst 
1. Buddhists
2. Jains
3. Sufis
4. Parasis

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Jains

The correct answer is Jains. 

• Sallekhana, also known as Samlehna, Santhara, Samadhi - marana or Sanyasana - marana.
• It is a supplementary vow to the ethical code of conduct of Jainism.
• It is the religious practice of voluntarily fasting to death by gradually reducing the intake of food and liquids.
• Chandragupta Maurya died in the 298 B.C. in Shravanabelagola while performing Santhara/Sallekhana ritual.

• Jainism- The word Jain is derived from a Sanskrit word meaning conqueror.
• Jain Mahatmas are called Nirgrantha.
• Jain founders are called  Tirthankaras.
• Important pilgrims of Jainism and their shrine.

pilgrims	NO.	shrine
Rishavdev	1st	Taurus
Ajitnath	2nd	Elephant
Sambhavnath	3rd	Horse
Sumatinath	5th	Crouch
Parshvnath	23rd	Snakebite
Mahiveer	24th	Lion