Question

with reference to Jainism and Buddhism answer the following question :
(b) State any three causes for the rise of Jainism and Buddhism.
(c) What caused the division of Jainism into two sects?​

Answer 1

Answer:

a) There were various causes for the rise of Jainism and Buddhism: Religious factors - complex and expensive vedic rituals, Upanishads being highly philosophical in nature etc. Social factors - rigidity of caste system, domination of priestly class etc.

b) The division occurred mainly due to famine in Magadha which compelled a group led by Bhadrabahu to move South India. ... After the end of famine, when the Southern group came back to Magadha, the changed practices led to the division of Jainism into two sects. Digambara. Monks of this sect believe in complete nudity

Answer 2

ANSWER 1:

• Religious factors - complex and expensive vedic rituals, Upanishads being highly philosophical in nature etc.
• Social factors - rigidity of caste system, domination of priestly class etc.
• Economic factors - rise of trade and therefore, growing economic domination of Vaishyas, sacrifice of animals leading to depletion of cattle wealth etc

ANSWER 2:

Jain order has been divided into two major sects: Digambara and Svetambara. The division occurred mainly due to famine in Magadha which compelled a group led by Bhadrabahu to move South India