INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Ajivika was an ascetic sect that emerged in India during Buddhism and Jainism. The literal meaning of Ajivika is “Following the ascetic way of Life."This sect was founded by Goshala Maskariputra. It was popular during the reign of Bindusara. The monks of this sect believed in Karma, Fatalism, and Passivity.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Ajivikas philosophy held that all things are preordained, and therefore religious or ethical practice has no effect on one’s future, and people do things because cosmic principles make them do so, and all that will happen or will exist in future is already predetermined to be that way.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Ajivikas were an ancient sect of Indian ascetics who believed in fatalism, karma, and liberation. Makkhali Gosala was the founder of Ajivika sect. It was a popular sect during the reign of Bindusara, the Mauryan Emperor. King Bindusara and his wife both were the followers of this sect.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ajivika philosophy was popular during the period of Mauryan Emperor Bindusara.