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Gujarat Board · Class 6 · Social Science

What In search of Peace: Buddha and Mahavir covers in Gujarat Board Class 6 Social Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · Gujarat Board Class 6 Social Science · 2026-27

Topics in In search of Peace: Buddha and Mahavir

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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.
4

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.

Key Concepts

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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Key topics in In search of Peace: Buddha and Mahavir include Historical Background and Sources, Life of Gautam Buddha, Teachings of Gautam Buddha, Life of Mahavir Swami. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 6 exams.
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