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प्रश्न
Highlight the steps taken by Ashoka to spread Buddhism.
टीपा लिहा
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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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Jainism and Buddhism - Doctrines
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संबंधित प्रश्न
With reference to the spread and growth of Buddhism, explain the role of the following:
Simple Language.
With reference to Jainism,
Explain briefly the doctrines of Jainism.
The place where Buddha attained enlightenment has been built into the Mahabodhi temple that still exists in______
Buddhism was preached in people’s language ______.
Mahavira and Buddha lived a life of purity and exemplified ______ and ______.
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?
Mahavira was born in Kundagrama near _____.
The Pallava king was a Jain ______.
What was the teaching of Mahavira?
Answer all the questions given under caption.
Buddha.
- What did the ‘Four Great Sights’ prompt Siddharta to do?
- What did Siddharta do in 537 BCE?
- Where did he get enlightenment?
- After enlightenment what was decided by Buddha?
