Religions & Philosophy
Arts & Culture · धर्म और दर्शन · 12 facts
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Hinduism is the oldest living religion, originated in India
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Buddhism was founded by Gautama Buddha in 6th century BCE
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Jainism was founded by Mahavira (24th Tirthankara)
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Sikhism was founded by Guru Nanak Dev in 15th century
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Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path are core of Buddhism
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Ahimsa (non-violence) is central principle of Jainism
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Six schools of Hindu philosophy: Samkhya, Yoga, Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Mimamsa, Vedanta
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Adi Shankaracharya propagated Advaita Vedanta philosophy
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Guru Granth Sahib is the holy scripture of Sikhism
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Ramanujacharya propagated Vishishtadvaita (qualified monism)
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Zoroastrianism followers in India are called Parsis
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Sufism is Islamic mysticism, spread peace and brotherhood