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In search of Peace: Buddha and Mahavir

Gujarat Board · Class 6 · Social Science

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Historical Background and Sources

  • The 6th century BC was a time of important social and religious reforms in India.
  • Reformers worked against social evils like inequality, animal sacrifice in yagnas, and blind rituals.
  • The main sources for Buddhism are the Jatak Kathas (about 550 stories) and the Buddhist text called Tripitaka.
2

Life of Gautam Buddha

  • Born in 566 BC at Kapilvastu, in the foothills of the Himalayas (near Nepal).
  • His father was Shuddhodhana, head of the Shakya Kshatriya republic of Kapilvastu.
  • His mother was Mayadevi, who died a few days after his birth.
3

Teachings of Gautam Buddha

  • Buddha's main teaching is based on Four Arya Truths (Four Noble Truths).
  • The Four Arya Truths are: (1) The world is full of miseries, (2) The cause of suffering is greed/strong desire, (3) Destruction of suffering is possible by giving up desire, (4) Following the Astang M
  • These four truths are called 'Samyak Darshan' or Buddhist Principles.
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Life of Mahavir Swami

  • Mahavir Swami was born in Kundgram republic of the Vajji Union in the Gnatrak Kshatriya dynasty.
  • His childhood name was Vardhaman.
  • His father's name was Siddhartha (king of the republic) and mother's name was Trishladevi.

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Siddhartha was born in 566 BCBuddha's primary teaching consists of FourThe Eightfold PathBuddha was not just a spiritualMahavir Swami was born as Vardhman

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