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3. What is the Bodhivriksha?Ans. Buddha got enlightenment or the supreme knowledge under a peepaltree. This peepal tree is, in 'Bodhgaya in Bihar' and known as 'tree ofwisdom' or 'Bodhivriksha'.4. Where was Vardhman Mahavira born?Ans. Vardhman Mahavira was born at kundagrama in Bihar in 540 BC.5. Write the five values of Jainism.Ans. The five values of Jainison are :1. Satya (truth)2. Ahimsa (Non-violence)3. Aprigraha (Non-possessions of property)4. Asteya (Not to receive anything which is not given)5. Brahamcharya (Celebacy)G. Long answer questions :1. Mention any three values that you feel are common to religions.Ans. The three values that we feel common to religions are :SatyaAhimsaConcept of Nirvana or Moksha2. How did Buddha spread his message? Also describe the ways inwhich this message was spread.Ans. Buddha preached in the language of the common people, which was'Prakrit' at that time. As a result his teachings could be easily followedby the people.Places associated with Buddhism are the Sanghas, the Monasteries.Buddhist monks helped to spread Buddhism in India and abroad.3. Why did Buddhism and Jainism Become popular?Ans. Buddhism and Jainism were the religions of common people.Mahavira and Buddha both perached in the language of common manie. Prakrit. As a result their teachings could be easily followed by thepeople. The teachings on Buddha and Mahavira were passed from oneperson to another orally.4. How is Sarnath important to Buddhists?Ans. After attainment of enlightenment Siddhartha went to Banaras andSarnath. He delivered his first sermon at the deer park, Sarnath, nearVaranasi. It is known as 'Dharamachakra Pravartana'.5. What is the essence of philosophy of the Upanishads? Discuss indetail.Ans. The main philosophy of Upanishads lie Upasana (worship) and bhakti(devotion). They throw light on Yoga, meditation, Karma and truthsabout life and death. They tell that the suffering of man is the result ofignorance. Worshipping of one God can help him to attain of Moksha,which frees the At man from the cycle of birth and rebirth.51Horizon Press We 'n' Our Society – 6