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Question
Differentiate between Jainism and Buddhism on the basis of their attitude towards God.
Solution
Jainism did not believe in the existence of God, the stress was on simplicity and sacrifice. Buddhism was silent in the existence of God, but relief on Dharma, a universal law that controlled the whole world.
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