The Buddhism in India

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Buddhism is the religion that made first bold attempt to solve our social problems. It boldly challenged caste system and inequality in the system. It raised a voice against bad customs and practices which Hinduism had adopted.

Buddhism challenged untouchability and spread the teaching that we should not accept religious dogma blindly. It taught us reason, love, pity, benevolence and the spirit of forgiveness.

Buddhism also preached non-violence. it also challenged authority of our religious books. It created a sense of respect for the women.

Buddhism had deep impact on Hinduism. Buddhism exposed the weaknesses of Hinduism.

Costly rituals, sacrifices were challenged. Buddhism believed that in religion blind faith should have no place.

In a sense Buddhism prompted revolt against Vedic religion.

It propagated the philosophy of equality of man. This was in stark opposition to caste system of Hinduism. Buddha’s great eight-fold path very significantly developed ethics and simplicity in society.

Buddhism appealed to the people and got attracted to it. It gave religions philosophical simplicity. It helped in the contribution of literature.

For the spread of Buddhism, monasteries, rock pillars, rock caves and images of Lord Buddha were made. These became beautiful art pieces. In this way Buddhism very much helped in the promotion of art. Buddhist missionaries also went abroad for the spread of their religion and thus India’s prestige in foreign countries was enhanced enormously.

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An Overview of India-Part III

The major religions of India are Hinduism, Islam and Christianity. Besides, there are the followers of Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism and Zoroastrianism (Parsis).

Despite the diversities; India has never lost the ideal of unity.

Ramayana and Mahabharata are the epics of India and are read with much devotion even in the distant nooks and corners of the country. That the great epics have helped in fostering the unity of the country since early times to the present day need no emphasis.

They are rightly regarded as the common heritage of all the Indians. Read more

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