What was the role of women in Jainism Why are there more nuns than munks?

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What was the role of women in Jainism Why are there more nuns than munks?

2007-03-05 03:59:42 · 2 answers · asked by danceanromance 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality

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Jainism does not give an upper hand to women. As per jain scriptures, a women has to undergo severe Tapas and then she will take re-birth as male.

Only a male can attain Moksha/enlightenment as per jainism

2007-03-05 04:08:53 · answer #1 · answered by ۞Aum۞ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

*monks
lol

2007-03-05 04:03:10 · answer #2 · answered by funaholic 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋