Why did Buddhism become so popular?
Buddhism earned its place among the population in India because as a religion it offered an alternative to the seemingly unpopular Brahmanical order. After he attained this state of enlightenment he became known as Buddha. After his death, several small communities continued with Buddhism.
Which is more popular Jainism or Buddhism?
Jainism predates Buddhism. The religion has around 5 million followers, the majority of whom are in India. Buddhism has more than 500 million adherents.
Why did Buddhism spread more than Jainism Upsc?
As Buddhists did not hold such a view and so were able to spread the religion to Sri Lanka, South-East Asia, China etc. Buddhism has no strong restrictions on food for lay followers and could easily spread to communities and areas with non-vegetarian food habits.
What were the reasons that Jainism was not that popular among people as Buddhism was?
The reasons why less popularity of Jainism are as follows:
- In this religion there were many strict rules that had to be followed.
- For following this a person needed courage and strength .
- So many of them couldn’t cope up with these strict rules .
Why did Jainism not become very popular?
“Jainism can never become a popular religion because of its asceticism,” says Hampa Nagarajaiah, an eminent Kannada scholar on Jainism. “This has helped a sizeable population embrace the religion unlike Jainism which has adhered to its strict food habits. Many teachings of the two religions are similar.
Why is Jainism selfish?
Jains believe that all human beings, animals, insects, and plants, have JIVA (living souls). Jains believe that acts of violence, greed, selfishness, dishonesty, just to name a few, obscure the soul while deeds of kindness and reparation liberate it. Jains are the followers of Jinas, who are conquerors.
Are Jains rich?
Jains are the richest religious community, with more than 70% of their population in the top quintile. There isn’t much difference between Hindus and Muslims and they are very close to the national distribution of wealth.
What is the world’s best religion?
Adherents in 2020
| Religion | Adherents | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Islam | 1.907 billion | 24.9% |
| Secular/Nonreligious | 1.193 billion | 15.58% |
| Hinduism | 1.251 billion | 15.16% |
| Buddhism | 506 million | 5.06% |