| With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements |
| 1. The concept of Bodhisattva is central to Hinayana sect (Buddhism). : |
| 2. Bodhisattva is a compassionate one on his way I enlightenment. |
| 3. Bodhisattva delays achieving his own salvation to help. sentient beings on their path to it. |
| Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
A) Only 1
B) 2 and 3
C) Only 2
D) 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
Exp. [b] A Bodhisattva is literally a living being (Sattva) who aspires to enlightenment (Bodhi) and carries out altruistic practices. The bodhisattva ideal is central to the Mahayana Buddhist tradition as the individual who seeks enlightenment both for him or herself and for others. Compassion, an empathetic sharing of the sufferings of others, is the Bodhisattva's greatest characteristic. Bodhisattva delays achieving his own salvation to help all sentient beings on their path to it.
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