Which of the following statements in the context of Ancient India is/are correct? |
According to the tradition of the Ajivika, everything is predetermined. The scholars of this approach have been described as Fatalists. Ajita Kesakambalin belonged to the Lokayata tradition. They have been described as Materialists. Both options 1 and 2 None of the above |
Both options 1 and 2 |
The correct answer is Option 3 - Both options 1 and 2 Option 1- According to the tradition of the Ajivika, everything is predetermined. The scholars of this approach have been described as Fatalists.
Makkhali Gosala belonged to the Ajivika tradition, characterized by their belief in fatalism, the notion that everything in life is predetermined. King Ajatasattu met him and described the conversation he had with Gosala to Buddha. |