Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings

Question:

Which Indian text recounts the story of Queen Kamalavati's attempt to persuade her husband to renounce worldly life?

Options:

Uttaradhyayana Sutta

Vinaya Pitaka

Majjhima Nikaya

Rigveda

Correct Answer:

Uttaradhyayana Sutta

Explanation:

In a manner similar to how the Buddha's teachings were gathered and documented by his adherents, Mahavira's teachings were also meticulously recorded by his followers. These teachings were frequently conveyed through narratives, crafted to resonate with the common populace. An illustrative instance can be found in a Prakrit text named the Uttaradhyayana Sutta, which recounts the account of Queen Kamalavati's endeavor to convince her spouse to embrace a life of renunciation.