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Q103 (CAPF/2018) History & Culture › Culture, Literature, Religion & Philosophy › Buddhist doctrine and sects Answer Verified

Which of the following statements about Bodhisattas is/are correct? 1. They were perceived as deeply compassionate beings who accumulated merit through their efforts. 2. They made attempt to attain Nibbanct. Sclect the correct answer using the code given below.

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The correct answer is Option 1. In the context of Buddhist philosophy, particularly Mahayana Buddhism, the concept of the Bodhisatta (or Bodhisattva) evolved significantly.

  • Statement 1 is correct: Bodhisattas are defined by karuna (compassion). They are enlightened beings who stay in the cycle of samsara to help others. They accumulate spiritual merit (punya) not for personal gain, but to assist all sentient beings in their liberation.
  • Statement 2 is incorrect: While a Bodhisatta is spiritually capable of attaining Nibbana (Nirvana), they consciously choose to defer their final liberation. Their primary goal is not personal extinction of suffering, but the salvation of others. Once they attain Nibbana, they would exit the cycle of rebirth, rendering them unable to assist beings in the earthly realm.

Therefore, while the first statement accurately reflects their compassionate nature and accumulation of merit, the second statement misrepresents their ultimate vow to prioritize collective salvation over individual Nibbana.

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