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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.
Find out the correct answer
Buddha Viharas are used for
1. Education
2. stay of Buddhist monks
3. Pilgrims’ stay
4. Prayer hall
Which of the following about Jainism is correct?
Give an account of relics of Jainism and Buddhism that have come to light in Tamil Nadu.
What are the two sects of Jainism?
Why is Mahavira Believed to be the real founder of Jainism?
Basic philosophy of Jainism is ______.
Literature from the cycle of birth and death is known as ______.
Bigha Nitaya is an ancient Buddhist tract and it has a religious school that flourished in India.
