Important Terminologies related to Ancient and Medieval India
Buddhism & Jainism |
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Word |
Meaning |
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Ajivika |
A heterodox sect closer to Jainism. It prospered at the time of the Buddha. |
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Stupa |
Domical structure containing relics of the Buddha. |
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Hinayana |
Literally ‘lesser vehicle’, also known as ‘abandoned vehicle’ or ‘defective vehicle’. It believes in the original teachings of Buddha or ‘Doctrine of Elders’. |
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Chaitya |
A Buddhist place of worship. |
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Bodhisattva |
An individual who attains ‘nirvana’ by working for the welfare of the world. |
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Dharma-Chakra-Pravartana |
Turning of the wheel of the law. |
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Theravada |
A Buddhist Sect. |
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Nigrantha |
Free from all bonds. |
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Kaivalya |
Highest Spiritual Knowledge. |
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Digambara |
A Jain sect believes that to attain ‘Moksha’, one must give up the luxury of clothes also. |
Vedic Period/Ancient .... | |
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