HISTORY
JAINISM
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Question
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The peace and non-violence of Jainism was conducive to the development of trade and commerce
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The Vedic rituals and sacrifices were hindrances to its vocation
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It could follow the religion without any hindrance to its economic activities
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The doctrine of Kama of Jainism greatly impressed the merchants and traders
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Detailed explanation-1: -The mercantile community was attracted by the rigorous asceticism and religious life of the Jains and adopted the Jain way of life. Being bound by a sense of fraternity they formed business guilds for smooth conduct of business. These wealthy merchants patronized Jainism to a great extent.
Detailed explanation-2: -PEOPLE WERE ATTRACTED TO BUDDHISM AND JAINISM MAINLY BECAUSE OF THE PRINCIPALS WHICH WAS TAUGHT BY BOTH. WE CAN TAKE THE EXAMPLE OF THE NON VIOLENCE POLICY. ALSO THEY TAUGHT PEOPLE HOW THEY SHOULD LIVE THEIR LIVES TO ATTAIN NIRVANA. THEY TAUGHT PEOPLE TO LIVE IN SIMPLE MANNER AND HELP OTHERS IN NEED.
Detailed explanation-3: -Ahimsa (Non-violence or non-injury): Mahavira taught that every living being has sanctity and dignity which should be respected as one expects one’s own sanctity and dignity to be respected. Ahimsa, Jainism’s first and most important vow, applies to actions, speech, and thought.