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Pp. 143-44. The idea of non-violence, already present in the Vedas and Upanishads, was emphasized by Buddhism and even more so by Jainism. There was a new respect for life and a kindness to animals. And always behind all this was the endeavour to lead the good life, the higher life. Effect of Buddha's teaching being pessimism towards life, so was the view of Jainism,
National background of each country moulded the religion according to each shape--for instance, India was influenced by Jainism which was the most otherworldly and life- negating of all doctrines and philosophies. The emphasis of Jainism and Buddhism on non-violence led to the tilling of the soil being considered a lowly occupation, for it often resulted in the destruction of animal life; Unconsciously this led to the degradation of vast numbers of tillers of the soil--but something inherent in the caste system was responsible for this degradation.
P. 168. India, a country of many religions, Jainism and Buddhism had largely faded away and been absorbed by Hinduism.
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L. B. KING-The Vratyas and their reference in Brahmanical and Buddhist literatures. (Proc. Ind, Hist. Congress, 9th Session) Allahabad, 1946.
P. 109. Vratyas cannot be considered as Magadhas, though some of the Magadhas may be styled as 'Vratyas'.
According to JAYASWAL the term Vratya indicated those who had the tradition of the Jains and Buddhas amongst them even before the sixth century B.C. Buddha and Jina (J.B.O.R.S. XIV–P. 26).
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M. L. Roy CHOUDHURY--Hindu-Muslim relation during the Mughal period 15211707 A.D. (Proc. Ind. Hist. Congress, 9th Session) Allahabad, 1946.
Pp. 288-89. Jain idols were destroyed by a Mughal Governor in Gujrat against Akbar's orders. Akbar removed the restrictions on building of places of public worship and immediately afterwards numerous such places of Worship were constructed. Jain temples were built at Śatruñjaya and Ujjain.
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