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प्रश्न
How did Vardhamana become Mahavira?
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उत्तर
Vardhamana renounced all worldly pleasures. At the age of thirteen, he became an ascetic and attained true knowledge (Kevala Jnana), therefore he comes to be known as Mahavira.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Mention two causes which favored the rise of Jainism and Buddhism in the 6th Century BC.
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Mention any four points of the Buddhist Eight-Fold Path.
What is called a Vihara?
Mention any two factors that led to the growth of Jainism.
What was the purpose of a Chaitya?
Name two rulers of Northern India who contributed to the spread of Buddhism in India and abroad.
Mention any two features of the Brahmanical faith of the 6th Century BC which were accepted by the Buddha.
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In this context, explain the role of the following:
Supremacy of the Priestly Class.
Study the picture of the Stupa at Sanchi and answer the following question:
Mention two important features of the Stupa.
