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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
Name the first and the last two Jain Tirthankaras.
Why were the followers of Mahavira called Janis?
Name the two sects of Jainism. What is the main difference between the two?
Name the place where Buddha gave his first Sermon.
What is called a Vihara?
Mention the contribution of Buddhism to India Literature.
Mention any two features of the Brahmanical faith of the 6th Century BC which were accepted by the Buddha.
Study the picture of the Stupa at Sanchi and answer the following question:

Which Dynasty enlarged it?
During King Bimbisara’s reign, Magadha rose to great prominence. In this context mention briefly:
The conquests and achievements of King Bimbisara.
State two important causes for the rise of Jainism and Buddhism.
