Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings

Question:

What is the theme of Uttaradhyayana Sutta?

Options:

It describes how a queen named Padmavati tried to persuade her husband to renounce the world.

It describes the stories of the previous births of Buddha.

It describes how a queen named Kamlavati tried to persuade her husband to renounce the world.

It describes the four great sights of Buddha.

Correct Answer:

It describes how a queen named Kamlavati tried to persuade her husband to renounce the world.

Explanation:

Similarly to how the Buddha's teachings were preserved by his followers, the teachings of Mahavira were also meticulously recorded by his disciples. These accounts often took the form of engaging stories, making them accessible and appealing to ordinary people. One such example can be found in the Prakrit text known as the Uttaradhyayana Sutta. This story narrates the endeavors of Queen Kamalavati as she attempts to convince her husband to embrace a life of renunciation.