Rise Of New Religions Flashcards
How many thirthankaras are there in Jainism?
24
Who was the first thirthankara?
Rishabhanatha
Who was the 23rd thirthankara?
Parshvanatha
Who was the 24th thirthankara?
Mahavira
What is the holy symbol of Jainism?
Swastik
What are the 4 principles preached by Parshvanatha?
Ahimsa, Satya, aparigraha, astheya
Vardhamana Mahavira was born in
599 CE, Kundagrama near Vaishali
Where did Mahavir attain Nirvana?
Pava near Rajagruha in South Bihar at the age of 72 in 527 BCE
What are the five vows and three jewels of Jainism
Sathya, Ahimsa, Astheya, Aparigraha, Brahmacharya
Jewels - Right knowledge, right faith, right conduct
Who was Mahavir’s wife?
Princess Yashodha
Who was Mahavir’s daughter
Priyadarshini or Anojja
Where did Mahavira attain enlightenment?
Jrimbhikagrama in Bihar
Where was First Jaima Council held?
Pataliputra, 300 BCE
What was the aim of the first Council
Aimed at collecting and reviving knowledge of sacred Jain texts
Where was the Second Council held?
Vallabhi, Gujarat, 512 CE
What was done at the Second Council?
Sacred texts were collected and written systematically
Who were Mahavir’s parents?
King Siddharta and Queen Trishaladevi
What is the holy text of Jains?
Agama Siddhanta
Who were Buddha’s parents?
King Shuddhodana and Queen Mayadevi
Who was Buddha’s wife?
Yashodhara
Who was Buddha’s son?
Rahula
Where did Buddha gain enlightenment?
Under a Pipal Tree in Gaya
What is the symbol of Buddhism?
Dharma Chakra
First Buddhist Council?
Rajagruha, compiled sayings of Buddha
Second BC?
Vaishali, tried to remove differences between monks
3rd bc?
Pataliputra
4th BC?
Kundalavana, settle differences among monks
When was Buddha born?
563 CE
