{"id":2493,"date":"2025-05-02T14:27:28","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T08:57:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lotusarise.com\/qna\/?p=2493"},"modified":"2025-05-02T14:27:29","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T08:57:29","slug":"q-with-reference-to-the-cultural-history-of-india-which-one-of-the-following-is-the-correct-description-of-the-term-paramitas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lotusarise.com\/qna\/upsc\/q-with-reference-to-the-cultural-history-of-india-which-one-of-the-following-is-the-correct-description-of-the-term-paramitas","title":{"rendered":"Q. With reference to the cultural history of India, which one of the following is the correct description of the term \u2018paramitas\u2019?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list mcq\">\n<li>The earliest Dharmashastra texts written in aphoristic (sutra) style<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Philosophical schools that did not accept the authority of Vedas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perfections whose attainment led to the Bodhisattva path<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Powerful merchant guilds of early medieval South India<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>(c) Perfections whose attainment led to the Bodhisattva path<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"notes-hd-681468535e062\">Notes:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201c<strong>Paramita\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0is a Sanskrit term, which means \u201c<strong>perfection<\/strong>\u201d. In the context of Buddhist philosophy,<strong>\u00a0\u2018paramitas\u2019 refers to the perfections or virtues that a Bodhisattva must cultivate to achieve enlightenment\u00a0<\/strong>and assist others in attaining the same.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The attainment of these perfections is essential for those who aspire to follow the Bodhisattva path.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bodhisattva Path:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Bodhisattva path is a significant concept in\u00a0<strong>Mahayana Buddhism<\/strong>, emphasizing compassion and altruism.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It involves the practice of selflessness and the dedication to helping all sentient beings achieve enlightenment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>List of Paramitas:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The\u00a0<strong>six primary paramitas<\/strong>\u00a0often referenced in Buddhist texts include:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>D\u0101na (Generosity):<\/strong>\u00a0The practice of giving and selflessness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>S\u012bla (Morality):<\/strong>\u00a0Ethical conduct and moral discipline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>K\u1e63anti (Patience):<\/strong>\u00a0The ability to endure hardship and remain calm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>V\u012brya (Diligence):<\/strong>\u00a0Enthusiastic perseverance in practicing virtue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dhy\u0101na (Meditation)<\/strong>: Focused meditation to develop concentration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Praj\u00f1\u0101 (Wisdom):<\/strong>\u00a0Insight into the true nature of reality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cultural Significance:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The concept of paramitas not only influences Buddhist thought and practice but also reflects broader themes in Indian philosophy regarding moral and ethical development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Answer:&nbsp;(c) Perfections whose attainment led to 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