11-12-2024
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GS I
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Ancient History Notes for UPSC
Table of Contents
Prelims: History of India
Mains: Indian culture- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature, and Architecture from ancient to modern times.
Jainism is one of the world's oldest religions. The Jainas believe that their religious system is the result of the twenty-four tirthankaras' teachings. Jaina teachings were originally passed down orally, but they were later compiled and recorded. The first Jain council was held at Pataliputra at the beginning of the 3rd century BCE and resulted in the compilation of the twelve Angas, whereas the second Jain council was held at Valabhi in the fifth century CE under the leadership of Devardhi Kshamasramana.
During the reign of the Nanda King, the Jaina order was administered by two Theras: Sambhutavijaya (Sthulabahu) and Bhadrabahu. Bhadrabahu was a contemporary of Maurya King Chandragupta Maurya and was the sixth Thera.
The second Jain Council met in 512 CE in Vallabhi (Gujarat) during the reign of the Maitraka Dynasty. It was presided over by Devardhi Kshemasarmana.
The first Jain Council was convened at Pataliputra, presided over by Sthulabahu, the leader of the Digambaras, at the beginning of the 3rd century B.C.
The Angas treat the lives of the monks and are mostly made up of sermons on various themes of importance to the Jains.
The twelve angas of Jainism were Acaranga, Sutrakratnga, Samvayanga, Thananga, Bhagavati, Jnatadharmkatha, Upasakadasa, Antakritdasa, Anuttaraupapatikadasa, Prasna Vyakarana, Vipaka Sutra, and Dristivada.
The second Jain Council was held at Vallabhi (Gujarat) in 512 CE and was presided over by Devardhi Kshemasarmana.
In the fifth century A.D., the second Jain Council met at Valabhi. This council saw the completion of the final compilation of Jain literature, known as the Twelve Angas.
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