✅Was Bahubali Buddhist or Jain? l BPSC AEDO l History by Arun Nirala Sir #bpsc #aedo

✅ Was Bahubali of Buddhism or Jainism? l BPSC AEDO l History by Arun Nirala Sir #bpsc #aedo In this important Ancient History + Religion session, Arun Nirala Sir explains the complete facts about Bahubali (बाहुबाली) — his life, religion, philosophical significance, and why he is considered a central figure in Jain Dharma. Questions on Bahubali, Jainism, Tirthankaras & religious personalities are frequently asked in BPSC AEDO, BPSC Prelims, TRE 4, SSC, BSSC, and other competitive exams. 📚 What You Will Learn 🔸 1. Who was Bahubali? ✔ Bahubali belonged to Jainism ✔ He was the son of Adinath (Rishabhdev) ✔ A renowned ascetic of the Jain tradition ✔ A symbol of non-violence, austerity, and restraint 🛕 2. Connection between Bahubali and Jainism ✔ Known as "Gomateshwara Bahubali" ✔ Attained enlightenment (Kevaljnana) ✔ Teachings focused on non-violence and self-restraint ✔ Clearly described in Jain Puranas and scriptures 🗽 3. Colossal Statue of Shravanabelagola ✔ Location – Karnataka ✔ Built – 981 AD ✔ Height – 57 feet (monolithic statue) ✔ Every 12 years – Mahamastakabhisheka ceremony ✔ One of the largest monolithic Jain statues in the world 📌 4. Was Bahubali associated with Buddhism? ✖ No, Bahubali had no connection to Buddhism. ✔ He was a figure entirely associated with Jainism. ✔ Buddhism is believed to have originated after the Mahavira period. 🧭 5. Bahubali Story – Exam Points ✔ The battle between Bharata and Bahubali ✔ The path of meditation and austerity, renouncing violence ✔ Vines growing on the body due to prolonged meditation ✔ Finally, attaining Kevaljnana ❓ 6. Most Expected MCQs (BPSC / AEDO / SSC) ✔ Which religion did Bahubali belong to? ✔ Where is Shravanabelagola located? ✔ Whose son was Bahubali? ✔ What is the Mahastakabhisheka associated with? ✔ How tall is the statue of Bahubali? 📌 Hashtags #bpsc #aedo #history #bahubali #jainism #gomateshwara #shravanabelagola #ancientindia #gkgs #bpscprelims #staticgk #ssc #bssc #competitiveexams #mcqpractice #arunniralasir #theofficersacademy #religiongk #tre4