Question 2GS1GS1

How will you explain the different fates of Buddhism and Jainism despite a slew of similarities in the two religions?

Introduction

Buddhism and Jainism represent two religions that grew out of Hinduism as a response to its shortcomings and discriminatory towards disadvantaged.

21 words

Main Body

Similarities between religions:

1Origin out of Hinduism - Both Gautam Buddha, Rishabhdeva were Kshatriya.

2Focus on Truth, Non-Violence, Celibacy, austereness to greed and private property.

3Call to give up materialistic life and aspire for salvation.

4Do not recognized Vedas as ultimate authority.

Buddhism → by Gautam Buddha around 500-500 BC. → Believe that each individual has soul even incarmat king. → Focus on Middle Path for salvation → Division: Mahayana, Hinyana, Vajrayana → Do not believe in Soul

Jainism → Huli earlier by Rishabhdeva. → Believe that each individual has soul even incarmat king. → Focus on extreme austerity. → Division: Swetambar, Digambar → Believe in Soul but considers them below Tina

Focus on Middle Path for salvation → Focus on extreme austerity.

Division: Mahayana, Hinyana, Vajrayana → Division: Swetambar, Digambar

Do not believe in Soul → Believe in Soul but consider them below Tina.

Consider everyone eligible for salvation - women, Shudra → Digambar do not consider Women eligible for salvation.

— Aditya Heyday Upadhyay · AIR 154

170 words3 paragraphs

Conclusion

Buddhism and Jainism enriched Indian Society and Culture and also provided a pathway to Population disenchanted with oppressive practices of Hinduism.

21 words

Open original scan

Page 5

Steal this copy's techniques PremiumAI pulls out the reusable moves — pick the ones you want as flashcards

Compare my answer PremiumSee where this topper beats you

Topper

Aditya Heyday Upadhyay

AIR 1542023

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Indian Culture

Bhakti Sufi

Buddhism and Jainism - origins, similarities and differences

Writing Stats

212

Total words

Paragraphs

comparative analytical

Tone

Linked PYQ

Varna and Buddhism

10M2022Write