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Aayushi BansalAIR 7· 2024

Question Q.2GS1GS1

How will you explain the different fates of Buddhism and Jainism despite a slew of similarities in the two religions?

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Buddhism and Jainism emerged as reformist, interdoctor religions against brahminical religions orthodoxy in. Also similarities Buddhism Later Buddhism almost ended, while Jainism continued--mainly confined, prevalent. Brahmanism (es fabula, mauryau) Reasons for different fates (1) Both were against rigid caste system based on birth. (2) Both led by charismatic personalities (Buddha and Mahavira). (3) Both were open to women & lower castes. (4) Supported by other Varnas then Brahmans Buddhism Kshatriyas Jainism Vaishyas

Different fates of Buddhism & Jainism Initially, Buddhism spread more & was accepted by many Rigidas, while Jainism continued -- mainly confined, Universal, (sutaka hanayana) Reasons for different fates (1) Brahminical practices like ascetic rituals in Buddhism started; image worship (Mahayana) (2) Luxury & wood corruption in some mondicules. (3) Persecution by later rulers by takya (Shankara) & Shaivism (4) Jainism supported by cut Boddi for traders --> continued Sect of Palas / Bengal) -- almost ended Buddhism prevalence (5) Gout has storected Buddhist Circuit & to swine Buddhism's soft powers potential.

164 words1 paragraphs
  • Good comparative structure
  • Identifies key similarities
  • Provides specific reasons for divergence
  • References historical periods

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Aayushi Bansal

AIR 72024

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GS1GS1

Topic

Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times

Bhakti Sufi

Architecture

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164

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Comparative

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