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प्रश्न
Mention the main teachings of Mahavira.
टिप्पणी लिखिए
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उत्तर
- Ahimsa or Non-violence is the first great teaching of Mahavira.
- Mahavira did not accept the Veda and opposed all forms of religious rites and rituals.
- Mahavira believed that all people are equal.
- Mahavira denied that God was the creator of the universe,
- According to Mahavira the highest goal of a person’s life was to attain moksha.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Match Column A with Column B
| Column A | Column B | ||
| 1 | 540 BC - 468 BC | (a) | Worship of Bodhisattvas |
| 2 | Pavapuri | (b) | First Sermon given by Buddha |
| 3 | Tri-Ratnas | (c) | The Enlightened One |
| 4 | Digambaras | (d) | Aim of Buddha |
| 5 | Svetambaras | (e) | Mahavira |
| 6 | Buddha | (f) | Collection of Buddha's teachings |
| 7 | Nirvana | (g) | Right Faith, Righ Knowledge, Right Action |
| 8 | Deer Park at Sarnath | (h) | The sky-clad sect of Jainism |
| 9 | Tri-Pitakas | (i) | The White-clad sect of the Jains |
| 10 | Mahayana | (j) | Place where Mahavira Died |
Textbook Keyword: Svetambaras
Two famous followers of Jainism were ______ and ______.
In which parts of India is Jainism still popular?
State whether the following is true or false.
Mahavira believed in the existence of a supreme God.
Choose the correct answer:
Mahavira preached in _________.
Mention any one difference between the Digambaras and the Svetambaras.
Explain briefly the Jain principles of Ahimsa.
Explain briefly the Jain principles of Karma and Rebirth.
Who helped Mahavira to spread Jainism and in which language they preached?
