The following points highlight the top seven contributions of Jainism to Hindu culture. The contributions are: 1. Philosophy 2. Caste 3. Purification of Hindu Religion 4. Greater attention towards Public Utility 5. Dampening of Military Spirit 6. Literature 7. Architecture. Contribution # 1. Philosophy: Though the teachings of Jainism were greatly influenced by the Vedic philosophy, it developed a distinct [...]
The following points highlight the top eleven contributions of Buddhism. The contributions are: 1. National Unity 2. Destruction of Militant Spirit 3. Contact with Outside World 4. Blow to the Caste System 5. Simplification of Religion 6. Improvement of Moral Standard 7. Effects on Brahmanical Religion 8. Idol Worship 9. Literature 10. Education 11. Development of Art. Contribution # 1. [...]
Jaina literature and the growth of Vernacular Language: Jainism had played a pivotal role in the development of the language of the country. Sanskrit and Pali have been the medium of writings and preaching's of Brahmanas and Buddhists. But the Jains gave a definite literary shape to some vernaculars for the first time. image source: upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1c/Sankhitta_Sangheyani_Cosmography.jpg Mahavira preached [...]