Question 2GS1GS1
How will you explain the different fates of Buddhism and Jainism despite a slew of similarities in the two religions?
Introduction
Buddhism and Jainism represent two religions that grew out of Hinduism as a response to its shortcomings and discriminatory towards disadvantaged.
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Main Body
Similarities between religions:
1Origin out of Hinduism - Both Gautam Buddha, Rishabhdeva were Kshatriya.
2Focus on Truth, Non-Violence, Celibacy, austereness to greed and private property.
3Call to give up materialistic life and aspire for salvation.
4Do not recognized Vedas as ultimate authority.
Buddhismby Gautam Buddha around 500-500 BC.Believe that each individual has soul even incarmat king.Focus on Middle Path for salvationDivision: Mahayana, Hinyana, VajrayanaDo not believe in Soul
JainismHuli earlier by Rishabhdeva.Believe that each individual has soul even incarmat king.Focus on extreme austerity.Division: Swetambar, DigambarBelieve in Soul but considers them below Tina
Focus on Middle Path for salvationFocus on extreme austerity.
Division: Mahayana, Hinyana, VajrayanaDivision: Swetambar, Digambar
Do not believe in SoulBelieve in Soul but consider them below Tina.
Consider everyone eligible for salvation - women, ShudraDigambar do not consider Women eligible for salvation.
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Conclusion
Buddhism and Jainism enriched Indian Society and Culture and also provided a pathway to Population disenchanted with oppressive practices of Hinduism.
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Topper
Aditya Heyday Upadhyay
AIR 1542023
Subject & Paper
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Topic
Indian Culture
Bhakti Sufi
Buddhism and Jainism - origins, similarities and differences
Writing Stats
212
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comparative analytical
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