Q: What should a Jain Layperson do if their house becomes infested by ants but their buddhist mom puts ant traps around the house? Does the jain layperson give up?

Answer

A Jain layperson should not “give up.” The right response is to do the best possible with right intention, compassion, and minimum harm.

Explanation

In Jain Dharma, ahimsa is the highest principle. But for a householder, complete avoidance ... Read More 

Q: What should a Jain Layperson do if their house becomes infested by ants

Answer

A Jain layperson should try to remove the ants without killing them, using the least हिंसा possible.

Explanation

For a householder, the ideal is to protect the home while still avoiding unnecessary harm to जीवों.

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Q: What is a puja

Answer

In Jain Dharma, a puja is a devotional ritual of worship offered to the Tirthankars and the Arihants with respect, purity, and reverence.

Explanation

A puja usually involves:

• cleaning oneself and the worship area
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Q: Should I set ant traps for all the ants in my house

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Q: My house has an ant infestation, should I go get some ant traps?

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