The significant difference between Mahayana and Hinayana forms of Buddhism lay in that :

Which one of the following is believed to be a compilation of the psalms sung by the women?

1. They were perceived as deeply compassionate beings who accumulated merit through their efforts.
2. They made attempt to attain Nibbana.

The Buddhist text Majjhima Nikaya is in :

Which of the following statements about Jainism is/ are correct?
$1.$ The essential idea in Jainism is that the entire world is animated; even stones, rocks, and water have life.
$2.$ Asceticism and penance are required to free oneself from the cycle of Karma.

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