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प्रश्न
Why did these heterodox religions fail to become mainstream religion in India?
थोडक्यात उत्तर
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उत्तर
- As far as Buddhism was concerned, if declined due to the loss of patronage and donation after the end of the Gupta Empire.
- Invasion of north India by Huns, Turco Mongols and Persians was yet-another reason.
- In the case of Jainism Lack of Patronage, Lack of efforts to spread the religion. Jains adopted many Hindu faiths. Jains started to differentiate people in the name of castes and classes.
- Role of Hindu teachers was also another reason for the failure of these religions in India.
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पाठ 1.3: Jainism, Buddhism and Ajivika Philosophy in Tamil Nadu - Evaluation [पृष्ठ १३४]
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संबंधित प्रश्न
What were the main teachings of the Mahavira?
Very Short Answer Type Question:
State two basic rules of Jainism
Write a short note on Mahavira’s teachings.
The doctrine of Mahavira is called ______.
What are the Tri-ratnas (three jewels) of Jainism?
Name any four places where Jain monasteries were located in Tamil Nadu.
Asteya means ______.
Find the correct answer:
Vardhamana was:
- Kshatriya prince
- under twelve and a half years of penance
- the real founder of Jainism
- The first Tirthankara
Statement: Vardhamana was known as kevala
Reason: Vardhamana attained omniscience or supreme knowledge
Mahavir did not like meditation.
