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Religious Developments In Ancient India: Vedic Period (1500-600 BCE) - Jainism And Buddhism, 6th Century Bce

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Topics in Religious Developments In Ancient India: Vedic Period (1500-600 BCE) - Jainism And Buddhism, 6th Century Bce

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The Vedic Period (1500–600 BCE)

  • The Vedic period is divided into Early Vedic (1500–1000 BCE) and Later Vedic (1000–600 BCE) periods.
  • Aryans migrated into northwestern India and brought the Vedic religion, centered around the Vedas.
  • Early Vedic society was pastoral, with cattle as the main measure of wealth.
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Jainism – Teachings and Impact

  • Jainism was founded by Vardhamana Mahavira, the 24th and last Tirthankara.
  • Mahavira was born in 540 BCE in Kundagrama (Bihar) and attained Kevala Jnana (enlightenment) at 42.
  • He preached for 30 years and died at 72 by self-starvation at Pawa.
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Buddhism – Teachings and Spread

  • Buddhism was founded by Siddhartha Gautama, later known as Gautama Buddha.
  • He was born in 563 BCE in Lumbini (Nepal) and left home at 29 to seek truth.
  • After meditation under the Bodhi tree, he attained enlightenment at 35.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Religious Developments in Ancient India

Vedic Period (1500–600 BCE)Socio-Religious MovementsJainismBuddhismSocial and Religious Issues in Vedic SocietyImpact on Indian Culture

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