What led Buddha to reject self-mortification?

After practicing extreme starvation, he realized that a weakened body cannot support a clear and focused mind necessary for enlightenment.

Comparative Shramana Religions

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: Which one of the following is not common between Buddhism and Jainism?

Buddhism and Jainism differ significantly on self-mortification. Jainism encourages extreme physical penance for liberation, while Buddhism advocates the Middle Path.

Exam Year

2000

Evidence Source

Link

ID: HIS_PHI_2000_130 Ref: Chapter 4: Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings