Question 2ExplainGS1GS1
How will you explain the different fates of Buddhism and Jainism despite a slew of similarities in two religions?
Introduction
Both Buddhism and Jainism emerged in 5th - 6th CBC as a alternative to the rigid Vedic practices and provide new form of worship to people.
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Main Body
Slew of similarities:
1Time of emergence → 5th, 6th CBC
2Pivotal religious → Gautama Buddha & leaders Vardhaman Mahavir
3Basic Principles → Non-violence and Truth.
4Path to → Asceticism, sacrificing worship degree
5Ultimate goal → Nirvana. although some dissimilarities
due to which they underwent different fates.
Different fates:
1Jainism was very rigid in its principles of asceticism, 'tapas' and 'nudity' whereas Buddhism more practicable so more spread.
2Jainism called for Nirvana but later Mahayana Buddhism went for spiritual upliftment.
3Buddhism due to Bodhisattva spread more and got royal patronage from Ashoka upto Palas where was no case of Jainism.
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Conclusion
Thus, Jainism and Buddhism had different fates but there core principles are very relevant today.
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Topper
Harsh Lodha
AIR 2612023
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times
Pre Vedic
Buddhism and Jainism
Writing Stats
148
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