All Exams Test series for 1 year @ ₹349 only
Question

Which of the following statements with reference to Mahayana (Buddhism) is/are correct?
1. Female deities are benevolent saviours and protectors who embody Buddhist virtues.
2. In Prajñāpāramitā texts, knowledge is visualised in feminine form, as a deity called Prajñāpāramitā.
3. Prajñāpāramitā is described as the source of the omniscience of all the Buddhas and the mother of all the Buddhas.
Select the answer using the codes given below :

The correct answer is
1, 2 and 3

The question pertains to Mahayana Buddhism and its doctrinal elements. Let's analyze each statement and determine their validity based on historical and religious understanding:

  1. Statement 1: Female deities are benevolent saviors and protectors who embody Buddhist virtues.
    • This statement is correct. In Mahayana Buddhism, there is a significant presence of divine figures, including female deities like Tara, who are venerated as saviors and embody various Buddhist virtues. These female deities often play crucial roles in the protection and guidance of practitioners.
  2. Statement 2: In Prajñāpāramitā texts, knowledge is visualized in feminine form, as a deity called Prajñāpāramitā.
    • This is also correct. The Prajñāpāramitā literature, an important part of Mahayana texts, visualizes wisdom as a goddess named Prajñāpāramitā. This deity symbolizes the perfection of transcendent wisdom, a key aspect of Mahayana philosophy.
  3. Statement 3: Prajñāpāramitā is described as the source of the omniscience of all the Buddhas and the mother of all the Buddhas.
    • This statement is correct. In Mahayana texts, Prajñāpāramitā is often revered as the 'mother of all Buddhas' because she represents the profound wisdom required to attain enlightenment. She is seen as the origin and sustainer of Buddha's omniscient state.

Since all three statements are confirmed to be accurate, the correct answer is 1, 2 and 3.

Thus, the answer is option: 1, 2 and 3

Was this answer helpful?

Important Questions from Ancient History

  1. Which of the following archaeological sites is located on the bank of river Mahanadi and has temples/monuments of Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism?

  2. Polygynous family is represented by

  3. The following are the archealogical sources of Indian history :

    (a) Stone inscriptions

    (b) Copper plates

    (c) Leaf inscriptions

    (d) Pillar inscriptions

    Select the correct answer -

  4. Regarding the Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements: 

    1) It was predominantly a secular civilization and the religious element, though present, did not dominate the scene. 

    2) During this period, cotton was used for manufacturing textiles in India. 

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  5. Who founded the Rashtrakuta empire?

Need Expert Advice?

Start Your Preparation with Prepp Mobile App

Download the app from Google Play & App Store
Download the app from Google Play & App Store
Prepp Mobile App