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UPSC History Religious Movement - Jainism, Bhudhism, Bhagavatism and Brahmanism Question Bank Religious Movements: Buddhism, Jainism, etc

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    The story of the transformation of a dancing girl into a Buddhist nun is narrated in

    A)  Silappadikaram            

    B)  Tolkappiyam    

    C)  Paripadal          

    D)  Manimeklialai   

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Manimekhalai is a second-century Tamil verse epic reflects the ancient culture of India in the story of a beautiful young dancer who abandons her future as a courtesan in order to dedicate her life to the pursuit of Buddliism. She became a Buddhist nun or Bhikshuni and practiced to rid herself from the bondage of birth and death and attain Nirvana.


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