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Question
Mention the main teachings of Mahavira.
Short Note
Solution
- Ahimsa or Non-violence is the first great teaching of Mahavira.
- Mahavira did not accept the Veda and opposed all forms of religious rites and rituals.
- Mahavira believed that all people are equal.
- Mahavira denied that God was the creator of the universe,
- According to Mahavira the highest goal of a person’s life was to attain moksha.
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| 1 | 540 BC - 468 BC | (a) | Worship of Bodhisattvas |
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