Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings

Question:

Which of the following statements is correct in regard to the rules that Bhikkhus had to follow?

Statement A- Under no condition, a Bhikkhu was allowed to accept more than 3 bowls of cooked grain meal or cakes.
Statement B- When a new blanket has been made by a Bhikkhu, it is to be kept for at least six years.

Options:

Only statement A is correct.

Only statement B is correct.

Both statements are correct.

Neither of them is correct.

Correct Answer:

Only statement B is correct.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 2 - Only statement B is correct.

Statement A- Under no condition, a Bhikkhu was allowed to accept more than 3 bowls of cooked grain meal or cakes. (Incorrect)
Statement B- When a new blanket has been made by a Bhikkhu, it is to be kept for at least six years. (correct)

 

The following  regulations are outlined in the Vinaya Pitaka, governing the conduct of bhikkhus within the Buddhist monastic community:

  1. If a bhikkhu creates a new felt (blanket/rug), it must be retained for at least six years. If they acquire another new felt before six years, regardless of the disposition of the first one, and without authorization from the bhikkhus, it must be forfeited and confessed.
  2. If a bhikkhu is offered cakes or cooked grain-meal at a household, they may accept two or three bowlfuls if desired. Taking more than that quantity must be confessed. After accepting, the bhikkhu should share the food with other bhikkhus.
  3. When a bhikkhu arranges bedding in a lodging owned by the sangha or has it arranged, they must put it away upon departure or have it put away. If they leave without putting it away or without proper leave, it must be confessed.