- Gosala Maskariputra was a contemporary of Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha) and Mahavira (the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism). - The Ajivika philosophy is known for its strict determinism (Niyati), asserting that everything is predetermined and human effort is futile in altering destiny. - The Ajivika sect was a prominent non-Vedic ascetic tradition in ancient India but eventually declined.
Which one among the following sects was associated with Gosala Maskariputra ?
Asked in UPSC NDA 1 2015 · Topic: Sixth century B.C.E - Political Condition (Overview of the political landscape in the 6th century BCE)
More Ancient History of India questions
- Which one of the following was NOT a way in which kings in ancient India attempted to claim a higher status ?
- The sect which believed in abiding nature of destiny :
- Consider the following statements related to Aajivaka Sect :
- This Philosophy was purportedly founded in the 5th Century BC by Makkkhali Gosala. It was a major rival of vedic religion. It reached the height of its popularity during the rule of the Mauryan Emperor Bindusara around 4th century BC. This School of thought was followed for nearly 2000 years through the 14th century CE in the southern states of Karnataka and Tamilnadu Which school of thought is described above?
- According to Ajivika philosophy, which is the central idea that determines the life of a person?
- Read the statements (A) and (B) and choose the correct answer from the codes given below : (A) The sixth century B.C. was a period of great religious upheaval in all parts of the world. (B) The Vedic religion had become very complex. Codes :
- Who established Ajivika Sampraday ?
- Who was the propounder of the Ajivika Sect?