Which of the following statements regarding the key concepts and characteristics of the Ajivika sect is/are true?
- The Ajivika sect was an ancient Indian philosophical and ascetic movement that did not believe in karma and the notion of actions bringing about results.
- The Ajivika philosophy holds that the nature of human existence is predetermined and follows an unalterable cosmic order.
- Ajivikas considered rebirth a mere repetition of life, and Moksha (liberation) was possible only after many cycles of rebirth.
- The founder of Ajivika is Makkhali Gosala, who was a contemporary of Gautama Buddha.
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1 and 4 only
2
1, 2, and 4 only
3
3 and 4 only
4
1,2, 3 and 4
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