Practice Beyond Worldly Pleasures The Message Of Mahavira (4.3) - THINKERS, BELIEFS AND BUILDINGS CULTURAL DEVELOPMENTS (c. 600 BE

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Question 1.
What is the core principle of ahimsa?
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Think about how this affects everyday life.
Question 2.
Who was Mahavira?
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Recall what tirthankaras do.
3Question 3.
What does ahimsa mean?
- Non-violence
- Violence
- Rebirth
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Consider how this is applicable to life choices.
4Question 4.
True or False: Mahavira promoted indulgence in material pleasures.
- True
- False
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Think about what renunciation involves.
Question 5.
Evaluate the societal impacts of ahimsa on modern ethical discussions.
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Consider examples of current ethical food debates.
Question 6.
Critically analyze the differences between Mahavira's and the Buddha's views on asceticism.
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Compare textual references between Jain and Buddhist literature.

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