1. Describe the ways in which the Buddha tried to spread his message to the people.
Answer:
Way of teaching:
- Buddha used Prakrit language common language) to spread his message.
- He also encourages people to think for themself rather than accept what he said.
His main teachings were:
- Life is full of suffering and unhappiness caused by desire that can not be fulfilled and satisfied.
- He believed in karma; good and bad karma affect life.
- People should be kind to everyone.
2. Write whether true or false:
(a) The Buddha encouraged animal sacrifices. ( False)
(b) Sarnath is important because it was the place where the Buddha taught for the first time. (True)
(c) The Buddha taught that karma has no effect on our lives. (False)
(d) The Buddha attained enlightenment at Bodh Gaya. (True)
(e) Upanishadic thinkers believed that the atman and brahman were ultimately one. ( True)
3. What were the questions that Upanishadic thinkers wanted to answer?
Answer:
The wanted to answer:
- Life after death
- Why sacrifice should be performed
- Things that are permanent in the universe; they describe as atman( individual soul) and Brahman( universal soul) as permanent things. Later, they accepted the Atman and Brahman are the same.
4. What were the main teachings of the Mahavira?
Answer:
The following are the main teaching of Mahavira:
- The person both men and women who want to know the truth must leave the home or comfort zone.
- Everyone must follow the rule of Ahimsa or not hurting to anyone.
- Everyone should be honest and should not steal.
- Men had to give up everything including the cloth.
5. Why do you think Anagha’s mother wanted her to know the story of the Buddha?
Answer:
She wanted to teach about Buddha's life because she was traveling Sarnath and Pune that was related to Buddha's life.
6. Do you think it would have been easy for slaves to join the sangha? Give reasons for your answer.
Answer:
- No, Slaves had to take permission from their masters to join the Sangha.
Important Dates:
- Upanishadic thinkers, the Jaina teacher Mahavira and the Buddha (about 2500 years ago)
- Writing down of the Jaina texts (about 1500 years ago)
Vaishesika Konada
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