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प्रश्न
Highlight the steps taken by Ashoka to spread Buddhism.
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उत्तर
- Ashoka became an ardent Buddhist after meeting the Buddhist monk Upagupta and propounded his Dharma.
- Ashoka’s passion for protecting life extended to animals as well.
- Hospitals were constructed for them and animal sacrifice was forbidden.
- Ashoka sent his son Mahendra and his daughter Sangamithra, to Ceylon to spread his message of Dharma there.
- Our National emblem with four lions is a replica of the Ashoka pillar of Saranath.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Mention any two teachings of Lord Buddha.
Mention the reason why the teachings of Buddha were called the ‘Middle Path’.
Give a brief account of the life of Lord Mahavira. Explain his teachings regarding:
(a) The Five Vows
(b) Belief in God
(c) Rejection of Rituals
(d) Treating People on an Equal basis
What were the causes that led to the decline of Buddhism in India?
Answer all the questions given under caption.
Jainism.
- When was Mahavira born?
- Mention the three principles of Jainism.
- Name the rulers who patronised Jainism.
- What are the two branches of Jainism?
Explain the terms
- Digambaras
- Svetambaras.
Why did Siddhartha renounce the world?
How did Buddha impart the knowledge after his enlightenment?
Why were the Sanghas established?
Bring out the impact of Buddhism on Modern India.
