Q. Sanghabhuti, an Indian Buddhist monk, who travelled to China at the end of the fourth century AD, was the author of a commentary on:

• Prajnaparamita Sutra
• Visuddhimagga
• Sarvastivada Vinaya Sain
• Lalitavistara

Answer: (c) Sarvastivada Vinaya Sain

Notes:

• Sanghabhuti:
  • Sanghabhuti was a prominent Indian Buddhist monk who traveled to China in the late 4th century AD.
  • He is known for his commentary on the Sarvastivada Vinaya. This text outlines the monastic code of conduct for the Sarvastivada school of Buddhism.
  • His journey to China marked a significant event in the exchange of Buddhist knowledge and practices between India and China.
• Prajnaparamita Sutra:
  • This Mahayana Buddhist text focuses on the concept of Prajna (wisdom). While Sanghabhuti might have been familiar with this text, there’s no historical evidence linking him specifically to a commentary on it.
• Visuddhimagga: 
  • This Theravada Buddhist text focuses on the path to liberation. It’s unlikely that Sanghabhuti, associated with the Mahayana tradition, would have written a commentary on a Theravada text.
• Lalitavistara:
  • This Mahayana Buddhist text elaborates on the life of Buddha. Similar to the Prajnaparamita Sutra, there’s no specific link between Sanghabhuti and a commentary on this text.