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Chapter 6 – New Questions and Ideas, Question 1.Why did Buddha leave the comforts of his home?, Answer:, In search of knowledge., Question 2.What does Upanishad mean?, Answer:, Upanishad means ‘approaching and sitting near’., Question 3. Who was Zoroaster?, Answer:, Zoroaster was an Iranian prophet., , Question 4. When was Gautam Buddha born?, Answer:, Gautam Buddha was bom about 2500 years ago., Question 5.What does Upanishad contain?, Answer:, The texts contain conversations between teachers and students., Often, ideas were presented, through simple dialogues., Question 6.Who is the founder of Buddhism?, Answer:, Gautam Buddha is the founder of Buddhism., Short and long questions and answers, , Q.1 Describe the ways in which the Buddha tried to spread his, message to the people?, Solution: 1. He conveyed his teaching in the Prakrit language,, which was the language of the common masses., 2. He encouraged his followers to think over his messages,, instead of blindly following them., Q.2 What were the questions Upanishadic thinkers wanted to, answer?, Solution: The Upanishadic thinkers wanted to find answers to, the following questions:, 1. What happens after death?, 2. Is there any life after death?, 3. Why should sacrifices be performed?
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4. Is there something permanent in the Universe, which lasts, even after death?, Question 3.What were the main teachings of the Mahavira?, Answer: Mahavira taught a simple doctrine: men and women who wish, to know the truth must leave their homes. Mahavira told them to follow, ‘ahimsa’—not hurting any living being., Question 4. Why do you think Anagha’s mother wanted her to know the, story of Buddha?, Answer. Anagha’s mother wanted her to know the story of Buddha so, that she could take some lessons from the life of Buddha as he was, one of the greatest teacher and preacher of ancient times. The stories, would, in turn, motivate and inspire her., Question 5. Do you think it would have been easy for slaves to join the, sangha? Give reasons for your answer., Answer. It was very difficult for slaves to join sangha as he has to take, permission from his master for that. And the masters would not give, permission easily, because slaves worked very hard and did not get, wages., Question 6. Make a list of at least five ideas and questions mentioned, in this lesson. Choose three from the list and discuss why you think, that they are important even today., Answer. The five ideas are:, 1., 2., 3., 4., 5., , Life is full of sufferings., People should be kind to each other and respect all lives., People should be taught in their own language., People should know about life after death., People should lead simple lives., , These ideas can change our lives, Question 7. Find out more about men and women who renounce the world, today. Where do they live, what kinds of clothes do they wear, what do they, eat? Why do they renounce the world?, Answer- 1.Mother Teresa was one such lady who gave up worldly pleasures, and decided to serve humanity., 2.She had become a nun at a very early age. The sufferings of the people,, especially the people affected by leprosy, made her serve humanity., 3.She started many homes, where the sick, old, and infants were looked, after.
