Consider the following statements:
1. Jainism predates Buddhism, while Buddha was older than Mahavira.
2. Right faith, Right knowledge and Right Conduct are the ‘Triratnas’ (three gems) of Jainism.
3. To remove all sufferings Mahavira gave an eight fold path to be followed.
Which of the above statements are correct?
2&3 only
Incorrect AnswerAll of the above
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
Although Buddha was older than Mahavir, Jainism is believed to be started by Rishabh dev, the first Tirthankar of Jainism. Mahavir is considered to be 24th and the last Tirthankar.
The three principles of Jainism, also known as Triratnas (threegems), are:
- right faith
- right knowledge
- right conduct
The Four Noble Truths of Buddha are:
- The world is full of suffering.
- The cause of suffering is desire.
- If desires are get rid off, suffering can be removed.
- This can be done by following the Eightfold Path.
The Eightfold Path consists of right view, right resolve, rightspeech, right conduct, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness and right concentration.
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By: Shubham Tiwari