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| '''Shramanism''' was a religious and philosophical tradition introduced to ] by the ]s some time between ] and ] ]. It consisted of a large number of different factions, with actually very little in common, except their opposition against ] and their refusal to accept the ] system and the ]. Two of these factions have survived, and become full-fledged religions: ] and ]. | |||
| '''Shramanism''' was a religious and philosophical tradition that arose in ] some time between ] and ] ]. It consisted of a several different orders. ] were wandering monks that emphasized self-control rather than the ] yajnas. | |||
| Two of these orders have survived, and become full-fledged religions: ] and ]. | |||
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Shramanism was a religious and philosophical tradition that arose in India some time between 4000 and 1200 BCE. It consisted of a several different orders. Shramanas were wandering monks that emphasized self-control rather than the Vedic yajnas.
Two of these orders have survived, and become full-fledged religions: Jainism and Buddhism.
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