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Who was the founder of Ajivika Sect?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Mahavira
  2. Goshala Makkhaliputta
  3. Ajitanath
  4. Sumatinatha

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Goshala Makkhaliputta

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B. Goshala Makkhaliputta šŸ“š Explanation: Makkhali Gosala was a contemporary of Gautama Buddha and Lord Mahavira who founded the Ajivika school of philosophy. This sect believed in 'Niyati' or absolute fatalism. They taught that everything in the universe is predetermined and human effort has no power to change destiny. The sect was very popular in ancient India for several centuries.