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प्रश्न
Analyse the commonalities and differences between heterodox religions and Vedic religion.
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उत्तर
Heterodox religions and Vedic religion commonalities:
Hinduism is a way of life, while heterodox religions like Buddhism and Jainism advocate a way of life. All the religions doctrines are codified into texts to be followed by their devotees and practitioners. All these religions share key concepts, which one interpreted differently by different individuals.
| Heterodox religions | Vedic religion |
| No rituals | Rituals and practices had become elaborate and expensive. |
| Ahimsa was preached. | Animal sacrifice existed. |
| Alternative basis of social order propagated. | Birth based social status was prevalent. |
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Put the following in the proper place in the chart of the Five Great Vows and the Three Jewels.
- Ahimsa
- Samyak Darshan
- Satya
- Asteya
- Samyak Jnan
- Aparigraha
- Samyak Charitra
- Brahmacharya
| Five Great Vows | Three Jewels |
| (1) ______ | (1) ______ |
| (2) ______ | (2) ______ |
| (3) ______ | (3) ______ |
| (4) ______ | |
| (5) ______ |
Statement: The Jatakas are popular tales.
Reason: Frescoes on the ceilings and walls of Ajanta caves depict the Jataka Tales.
Consider the following statements regarding the causes of the origin of Jainism and Buddhism.
I. Sacrificial ceremonies were expensive.
II. Supertitious beliefs and practices confused the common man.
Which of the above statement (s) is/are correct?
Thiruparthikundram, a village in Kanchipuram was once called_________.
What are the Tri-ratnas (three jewels) of Jainism?
Name the Chinese traveler who visited Kancheepuram in seventh century AD(CE).
Who is the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism?
Vardhamana means ______.
Digambaras are the ______ followers of Jainism.
Mention the causes for the spread of Jainism in India.
