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Buddhism, originating in ancient India around the 6th-5th century BCE with Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha), is a philosophy and religion focused on overcoming suffering (dukkha) by understanding its causes, following ethical principles, and attaining enlightenment (nirvana) through practices like meditation, leading to major traditions such as Theravada and Mahayana, and profoundly influencing Asian culture. Its core tenets involve the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, emphasizing non-violence, compassion, and escaping the cycle of rebirth (samsara).

Buddhism: Origins, Philosophy, and Traditions

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Buddhism, originating in ancient India around the 6th-5th century BCE with Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha), is a philosophy and religion focused on overcoming suffering (dukkha) by understanding its causes, following ethical principles, and attaining enlightenment (nirvana) through practices like meditation, leading to major traditions such as Theravada and Mahayana, and profoundly influencing Asian culture. Its core tenets involve the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, emphasizing non-violence, compassion, and escaping the cycle of rebirth (samsara).

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Gupta Art and Architecture - UPSC

Gupta Art and Architecture – UPSC

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Gupta Art and Architecture reached its zenith during the Gupta Empire (320-550 CE), symbolizing the classical golden age of Indian artistic history. Sculpture was the dominant medium of the era, with Mathura and Sarnath rising as pivotal centers for the creation of Hindu deities, Buddhist figures, and Jain Tirthankaras. Characterized by a distinct “Classical decorum,”

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Jainism In India

Jainism In India

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Introduction The sixth century BC was a watershed moment in Indian history in terms of the formation of contemporary faiths. Increasing anger and dissatisfaction among the people with respect to the customs of kingships, priesthood, and ritualistic sacrifices. With this, people started searching for answers for these practices and raising questions with respect to religious

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The Mahajanapadas: Ancient India’s Political Landscape

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The period spanning roughly from the 6th to the 4th centuries BCE stands as a transformative epoch in the historical trajectory of ancient India, commonly referred to as the era of the Mahajanapadas. This phase marked a significant departure from the simpler, often kin-based societal structures of the preceding Vedic period, witnessing a profound transition

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Rise of Mahajanapadas

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Introduction India’s history is appropriately regarded as significant from the sixth to the fourth century BC. We can observe how earlier shifts matured to add a new dimension to political processes that were strongly rooted in people’s changing material lives at the time. Background Between these periods, a new sort of society emerged in the Ganga

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