Karnataka Board Class 8 Social Science Chapter 6 Jainism and Buddhism Solution Exercise Question and Answer
I Complete the following sentences by using suitable words in the blanks:
1) The first Jain Tirthankara was Rishabha.
2) Vardhamana was born at Kundalagrama.
3) Mahaveera attained enlightenment (Kaivalya) in his 42nd year.
4) Mahaveera attained Nirvana at Pavapuri of Bihar in his 72nd year.
5) The original name of Gautama Buddha was Siddartha.
6) Buddha delivered his first sermon at deer park.
7) The first sermon of Buddha is called Dharma Chakra Pravarthana.
II Answer in brief the following questions:
1) Write in detail about Mahaveera’s life.
Answer –Mahaveera is also known as Vardhamama. Vardhamana was born in Kundalagrama in Vaishali. His father was Siddhartha, the king of the Gnatrika tribe. His mother was Trishaladevi, the princess of the Republic of Licchavi.At the age of 42, he achieved enlightenment (Kaivalya). Vardhamana controlled his senses and achieved power over comfort and pain. Due to this achievement, he came to be known as ‘Mahaveer’ and became a ‘Jina’.Mahaveera spent thirty yearsaround the Ganga and Yamuna riverspreaching his knowledge to the people. He attained nirvana in his 72nd year in Pavapuri of Bihar.
2) What are the triratnas?
Answer – The Triratnas are as follows,
- a) Samyakgyan.
- b) Samyakdarshan
- c) Samyakcharitra
3) Name the sects among the Jains.
Answer – Swethambars and Digambars are the sects amoung the Jains. Saints and their followers who wear white clothes are called Swethambars. Saints and their followers who do not wear any clothes are called Digambars.
4) What is the middle path?
Answer – Buddha preached the Eight Fold Path for eliminating desires is the Middle Path.
5) Who were the people influenced by the new religion?
Answer – Wealthy Merchants, Artisans and Common people are the people influenced by the new religion.
6) Write a note on the Tripitikas.
Answer – After Buddha’s death, his followers collected his teachings and tradition in the form of Tripitakas. These are Vinaya, Dhamma and Abhidhammapitakas.
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