Buddhism and jainism for upsc examination by r kumar. In india, the republican institutions were strong in the 6th century b. Jainism taught to not commit violence, not tell a lie, not steal, not hoard. Buddhism prospered in korea during the northsouth states period 688926 when it became a dominant force in society. The jainas believed that vardhamana mahavira had twentythree predecessors who were called tirthankaras. The spread of religion in india and beyond commentary religion, the text states at the beginning of part four, is the sense of human relationship with the sacred, with. Postvedic society was clearly divided into brahmanas, kshatriyas, vaishyas, and shudras. The changing features of social and economic life, such as the growth of towns, expansion of the artisan class, and the rapid development of trade and commerce were closely linked with changes in another sphere. Buddhism is a polytheistic religion and its main goal is to gain enlightenment.
One can attain nirvana even without worshipping any deity or relying on any scriptures, just by ones personal endeavor. These notes will also be useful for other competitive exams like banking po, ssc, state civil services exams and so on. Icse solutions for class 9 history and civics india in the. What were the causes for the growth of jainism and buddhism. Multiple choice questions and answers with explanation on rise of buddhism for ssc, pcs, upsc, ias,neet, cbse ugc net, class ix, x, xi and xii students.
Such an endeavor of human intellect gives rise to philosophy a theory of life and the nature of the universe, and religion a code of conduct for spiritual advancement. Download pdf here the table below lists a few important articles in continuation with the topic above as part of our series on ncert ancient indian history notes for upsc 2020. Sep 14, 2015 spread of jainism and buddhism part 1 emergence of heterodox sects. Origins around 530 bc a young prince named siddhartha gautama challenged the ideas of the brahmin priests and created a new world religion. This period also saw the rise of tyranny of the upper castes and exploitation of the people belonging to the lower castes. Ncert notes on important topics for the upsc civil services exam.
But there is no historical basis for the fi rst 22 tirthankaras. The rise of the first kingdoms was marked by the emergence of the ruling class in each kingdom. Jainism was founded by rishabhanath, the first tirthankara. Give any two sources to reconstruct the two great religious movementsjainism and the buddhism. Made by ravi gautam,priyadarshanbuddhism tarun saini,pankaj nagpaljainism 12th arts 2. History and civics question bank for class ix jainism and. Buddhism vs jainism difference and comparison diffen. Decline of jainism, thus, became inevitable and unavoidable.
Jainsim and buddhism green valley educational institute. The primary reason for the rise of these religions was the religious unrest at that time in the country. Among them the most successful were jainism and buddhism whose impact on the indian society was remarkable. Antiquity of jainism professor mahavir saran jain lord mahavira is not the founder of jainism. The primary cause for the rise of jainism and buddhism was the religious unrest in india in the 6th century b. Spread of jainism and buddhism part 1 self study history. Which among the following define the similarities between buddhism and jainism. Followers of jainism are called jainas and are taught by jinas who are supreme souls devapuja that are completely free from all defilements. L ike buddhism, jainism also originated at a time when the later vedic period bc600 bc had come to an end and there was a rise of republics and small kingdoms. Jainism lays heavy emphasis on nonviolence ahimsa and discipline.
Buddhism and jainism evince a shared belief in the existence of geographical regions beyond the parameters of bharatavarsha, access to which could not be gained by ordinary human beings. Lassen expressed, jains had branched off from buddhism. Jainism and buddhism emerged as the most potent religious reform movements. In this lesson i will explain the teachings of mahavira and spread of jainism. Mention any two causes that helped in the rise of jainism and buddhism. Jainism and buddhism during the vedic period, people who reacted against the rigid social hierarchy and against the religious monopoly of the brahmins would withdraw into the forests where they pursued salvation through yoga spiritual and mental discipline, special diets, or meditation. Brahmin brahmins acquired the highest status in society, they are responsible for performing religious ceremonies, study and teach vedas. Chapter 18 the maurya age chapter 19 the significance of maurya rule. We have listed the top general knowledge important multiple choice question mcq on buddhism and jainism. Jainism lesson plans and worksheets from thousands of. The conditions of the then society favoured the rise and growth of jainism and buddhism. The name of rishava also found in vishnupurana and bhagvatpurana. In this lesson i will explain the causes for the rise of buddhism and jainism, then about mahavira and then triratnas of jainism. The name of rishava and arishtanemi are found in rigveda.
About the rise in jainism and buddhism hindi ancient history of india. The last of the twentyfour tirthankaras was vardhamana mahavira the great hero, a contemporary of lord buddha, born of royal parents in the year 599 b. The vedasthe oldest texts of the hindu religiondescribe deities, mythology, and instructions for religious rituals. He founded this religion after attaining enlightenment. In fact, the householders are supposed to evolve to the monkhood in the later stages of life as was the case with the hinduism in the vedic era. This unrest was attributed to the rituals and sacrifices advocated by the later. Pdf this paper critically examines the origin and eventual rise of buddhism in the indian subcontinent. The primary cause for the rise of jainism and buddhism was the religious unrest in india in the 6 th century b.
His boyhood became the stuff of legends because of his expansive compassion toward all creatures. Nov 03, 2018 causes for the growth of buddhism and jainism the primary cause for the rise of jainism and buddhism was the religious unrest in india in the 6th century b. Buddhism propagated spirituality all over asia based on a very simple ethical and moral message. Growth of buddhism in india study materials exams daily. The complex rituals and sacrifices advocated in the later vedic period were not acceptable to the common people.
This lecture talks about rise of buddhism and jainism. A brief history on rise of buddhism and jainism unacademy. Buddhism and jainism part 1 buddhism ancient history. There were 24 tirthankara prophets or gurus and all of them were kshatriyas. Give any two sources to reconstruct the two great religious movements jainism and the buddhism. Jainism lays heavy emphasis on nonviolence ahimsa and the believers of this religion, whether a monk or a householder, follow a very strict, well disciplined life. The two causes that helped in the rise of jainism and buddhism are. Chapter 15 territorial states and the rise of magadha chapter 16 iranian and macedonian invasions. The tenets of jainism and facts about mahavira are important for ias exam as it makes significant part of indian ancient history and indian culture. Discuss the conditions prevailing prior to rise of jainism and buddhism. Mcq on buddhism and jainism pdf what is the truth of life. This article talks about the rise and spread of jainism in ancient india. Since gautama buddha, founder of buddhism, belonged to the same region of magadha as mahavira the 24th tirthankar of jainism, and because both were contemporaries, it was assumed erroneously that jainism was contemporary of buddhism or was an off. Ppt buddhism and jainism powerpoint presentation free.
Vedic ritualism heavily influenced the rise of hinduism, which rose to prominence after c. During the 6th century, many korean monks traveled to china and india to study buddhism and various korean buddhist schools developed. Founder buddhism was founded by gautama siddhartha who was a kshatriya prince of the saka clan. Rise of vaisnavism, saivism and saktism paled jainism into comparative insignificance. Jainism is also a polytheistic religion and its goals are based on nonviolence and liberation the soul. Buddhism buddhism, the fourth greatest religion in the world, originated in india. In the sixth century bc, india witnessed the rise of two new religions jainism and buddhism. Buddhism and jainism for upsc examination 5 lessons 30 m. This paper critically examines the origin and eventual rise of buddhism in the indian. Buddhism and jainism lets start to answer these questions below q. Discuss the factors that led to their rise social, economic factors and the brahminical supremacy.
Feb 15, 2018 welcome back to the 6th lesson in indian history in this you will see about buddhism ancient history of india, which we hope is usefull for your jainism and buddhism upsc exams, certain. Buddhism is centered upon the life and teachings of gautama buddha, whereas jainism is centered on the life and teachings of mahavira. Buddhism and jainism part 1 buddhism ancient history of. Buddhism rejects the concept of atman the practice of strict asceticism and withdrawal from the world preferring the middle way vegetarianism as required. Examine the impact that jainism and buddhism made on india on the development of literature, art and architecture, philosophy, caste system etc. Lord parsva is often described as the real founder of jainism. Aug 05, 2014 both buddhism and jainism sprang in eastern india where the aryan culture had no sweeping influence. It discourages superstition and blind faith and encourages free and rational thinking. Unlike jainism, this religion spread far and wide like wild fire as it provided relief to the society overburdened with bramhnical rites. Great thinkers like buddha, mahavira, heraclitus, zoroaster, confucius and lao tse lived and preached their ideas in this century. Kshatriya reaction against the domination of the brahmanas, who claimed various privileges, was one of the causes of the origin of new religions.
Welcome back to the 6th lesson in indian history in this you will see about buddhism ancient history of india, which we hope is usefull for your jainism and buddhism upsc exams, certain. They contributed to the rise of the revolutionary antibrahmanical creeds of buddhism and jainism in eastern india. This paper critically examines the origin and eventual rise of buddhism in the indian subcontinent. Icse solutions for class 9 history and civics india in the 6th century bc. Both buddhism and jainism sprang in eastern india where the aryan culture had no sweeping influence. A brief history on the rise of buddhism and jainism shamana movement.
Chapter 14 jainism and buddhism chapter 17 state structure and the varna system in the age of the buddha. Ultimate goal of life is eternal release from karma. The vedic philosophy had lost its original purity and in the sixth century b. It argues that the economic, political and social system prevalent in the indian subcontinent acted as a stimulant for the rise of buddhism in the subcontinent. The aim of this research is to undertake a comparative survey of ethics between jainism and buddhism. A both opposed brahmanical domination and caste system b both accepted the theories of rebirth. During later vedic period, the society was divided into 4 varnas namely, brahmins, kshatriya, vaishyas and shudras and it was decided on the basis on birth. Karakandu, a pratyekabuddha in both jainism and buddhism, is a rare personality that is shared between jainism and buddhism. Chapter14 jainism and buddhism revision or short notes arora ias causes of origin. These indicate that jainism is as old as vedic religion. The period after the epic age or the later vedic age bc600 bc was marked by the rise of numerous small republics and kingdoms. Jainism is a way of life and one of the oldest religions of the world.
Although aryanism had penetrated in eastern india, yet some latent aspect of prearyan culture remained in the region. Rise of jainism and buddhism icse solutionsselina icse solutionsml aggarwal solutions exercises question 1. Indian history notes ncert texts are a must read for every upsc aspirant and are available for free download from ncert. Buddhism was introduced to the three kingdoms of korea beginning around 372 ce.
History jainism and buddhism causes resposible for the rise of jainism and buddhism the following were the chief causes for the origin of the two religious sects jainism and buddhism, in india in the 6 th century b. Buddhism proved that spirituality is not limited to any varna or social class. Our intention behind our actions of body, mind, and speech bind us with karma. The sacrificial ceremonies were also found to be too expensive. Weber said, jains are merely the oldest sects of buddhism. The hindu preachers put constant problem on the path of the spread of jainism. It received state patronage from kings like ashoka the great, and it spread to neighbouring countries like myanmar. Jun 28, 2015 this lecture talks about rise of buddhism and jainism. Jainism is the outcome of the teachings of twenty four tirthankaras. Jainism vardhamana mahavira ancient indian history notes for upsc vardhana mahavira was the 24th tirthankara a great teacher and is said to have propounded jainism. Page 4 of multiple choice questions and answers with explanation on rise of jainism for ssc, pcs, upsc, ias,neet, cbse ugc net, class ix, x, xi and xii students. The rise of buddhism and jainism during this period was a natural outcome to the counter the threat of the brahmanical hindu order, as the founders of these religions were themselves kshatriyas or warriors. But the views expressed above have not been accepted by modern scholars. Jainism is the outcome of the teachings of twenty four tirthankaras or prophets.
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