BUDDHISM (Buddha and Mahavira created religions that enabled followers to get beyond the charisma of their founders: MAH ? enlightenment is for whole Earth, therefore compassion is #1; Hinduism: wisdom is #1)) Siddhartha Gautama: gave up princely life to seek enlightenment; Sidd = ?accomplishment of the goal?; Had ugliness of life kept from him until he sought it on his own. Presents challenges to efficacy of Vedic ritual, Vedic rights, and caste system.
Buddhism
BUDDHISM (Buddha and Mahavira created religions that enabled followers to get beyond the charisma of their founders: MAH ? enlightenment is for whole Earth, therefore compassion is #1; Hinduism: wisdom is #1)) Siddhartha Gautama: gave up princely life to seek enlightenment; Sidd = ?accomplishment of the goal?; Had ugliness of life kept from him until he sought it on his own. Presents challenges to efficacy of Vedic ritual, Vedic rights, and caste system.
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