Question

Buddha and Mahavira both taught in the Prakrit language. Why do you think these preachers did not teach in the language of Vedas?

Answer 1

Buddhism and Jainism are two ancient Indian religions that developed in Magadha (Bihar) and continue to thrive in the modern age. This comparative study of Mahavira and Gautama Buddha are generally accepted as contemporaries.[1][2] Jainism and Buddhism share many features, terminology and ethical principles, but emphasize them differently.[2] Both are śramaṇa ascetic traditions that believe it is possible to attain liberation from the cycle of rebirths and deaths (samsara) through spiritual and ethical disciplines.[3] They differ in some core doctrines such as those on asceticism, Middle Way versus Anekantavada, and self versus not-self (jiva, atta, anatta).[2][4]

Answer 2

These preachers did not teach in the language of Vedas because the language was not known to the common people . They taught in Prakrit language as prakrit was the language understood by the common man at those times.

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