A Comparitive Study about Buddha and Mahavira
A Comparitive Study about Buddha and Mahavira
A Comparitive Study about Buddha and Mahavira – Information common to both Buddha and Mahavira is presented here for exam preparation purposes. The content has been compiled to facilitate easy study for the examination.
Religion
- Buddha’s religion = Buddhism
- Mahavira’s religion = Jainism.
Parents
- Buddha’s parents = Suddhodana, Mayadevi.
- Mahavira’s parents = Siddhartha, Trishala.
Birth Name
- Buddha’s birth name = Siddhartha.
- Mahavira’s birth name = Vardhamana.
Period
- Buddha’s period = 563 – 483 BC.
- Mahavira’s period = 540 – 468 BC.
Place of Birth
- Buddha’s birthplace = Lumbini, Nepal.
- Mahavira’s birthplace = Kundaligrama, Vaishali, Bihar.
Wife
- Buddha’s wife = Yashodhara.
- Mahavira’s wife = Yashoda.
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Clan
- Buddha’s clan = Shakya (Kshatriya).
- Mahavira’s clan = Kshatriya.
Child
- Buddha’s child = Rahula (son).
- Mahavira’s child = Priyadarshana (Anoja) (daughter).
Leaving Home
- Buddha left home = At the age of 29.
- Mahavira left home = At the age of 30.
Attainment of Enlightenment
- Buddha attained enlightenment = Nirvana or enlightenment at age 35.
- Mahavira attained enlightenment = Kaivalya or perfect knowledge at age 42.
Place of Enlightenment
- Buddha attained enlightenment at = Uruvela, Bodh Gaya, Bihar.
- Mahavira attained enlightenment at = Jrimbhik village, Bihar.
Tree of Enlightenment
- Tree under which Buddha attained enlightenment = Bodhi tree (Peepal Tree).
- Tree under which Mahavira attained enlightenment = Sal tree.
Epithets / Titles
- Epithets of Buddha = Sakyamuni, Tathagata, Light of Asia, Buddha
- Epithets of Mahavira = Jina, Mahavira, Arihant, Tirthankara, Jaina, Jitendra, Kevalin, Nirgrantha.
Teachings
- Teachings of Buddha = Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path
- Teachings of Mahavira = Three Jewels (Tri-ratna)
First Sermon
- Location of Buddha’s first sermon = Known as the First Sermon or *Dharmachakra Pravartana* (Deer Park, Sarnath, U.P.)
- Location of Mahavira’s first sermon = First sermon at “Pava” in Bihar
Holy Texts
- Holy scripture of Buddhism = Tripitakas
- Holy scripture of Jainism = Agama Siddhanta
Language of Preaching
Place of Death
- Place of Buddha’s death = Kushinagar, U.P.
- Place of Mahavira’s death = Pava, Bihar
Age at Death
- Age of Buddha at death = 80
- Age of Mahavira at death = 72
Religious Sects
- Sects of Buddhism = Vajrayana, Hinayana, Mahayana
- Sects of Jainism = Digambaras, Svetambaras
Symbol
- Symbol of Buddha = Lotus and Bull
- Symbol of Mahavira = Lion
First Disciple
- Buddha’s first disciple (before enlightenment) = Kaundinya
- Buddha’s first disciples (after enlightenment) = Tapussa and Bhallika.
- Mahavira’s first disciple = Jamali (husband of his daughter Priyadarshana)
First female disciple
- Buddha’s first female disciple = Prajapati Gautami (Buddha’s foster mother).
- Mahavira’s first female disciple = Chandana Bala.
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