Read the passage and answer the question: The Therigatha This unique Buddhist text, part of the Sutta Pitaka, is a collection of verses composed by bhikkhunis. It provides an insight into women's social and spiritual experiences. Punna, a desi or slave woman, went to the river each morning to fetch water for her master's household. There she would daily see a Brahmana performing bathing rituals. One morning she spoke to him. The following are verses composed by Punna, recording her conversation with the Brahmana: I am a water carrier: (Though) your limbs shake with the bitter cold? Punna said: |
Identify the correct teachings of Buddhist philosophy. |
Important idea is that the entire world is animated. Cycle of birth and rebirth is shaped through Karma. Buddha tried to convince people through display of supernatural power. According to Buddhist philosophy, world is transient and constantly changing; it is also soulless. |
According to Buddhist philosophy, world is transient and constantly changing; it is also soulless. |
The correct answer is Option (4) → According to Buddhist philosophy, world is transient and constantly changing; it is also soulless. Buddhist Philosophy: According to Buddhist philosophy, the world is transient (anicca) and constantly changing; it is also soulless (anatta) as there is nothing permanent or eternal in it. Within this transient world, sorrow (dukkha) is intrinsic to human existence.It is by following the path of moderation between severe penance and self-indulgence that human beings can rise above these worldly troubles. Jain Philosophy: The basic philosophy of the Jainas was already in existence in north India before the birth of Vardhamana, who came to be known as Mahavira, in the sixth century BCE. According to Jaina tradition, Mahavira was preceded by 23 other teachers or tirthankaras – literally, those who guide men and women across the river of existence. The most important idea in Jainism is that the entire world is animated: even stones, rocks and water have life. Non-injury to living beings, especially to humans, animals, plants and insects, is central to Jaina philosophy. In fact the principle of ahimsa, emphasised within Jainism, has left its mark on Indian thinking as a whole. According to Jaina teachings, the cycle of birth and rebirth is shaped through karma. Asceticism and penance are required to free oneself from the cycle of karma. This can be achieved only by renouncing the world; therefore, monastic existence is a necessary condition of salvation. Jaina monks and nuns took five vows: to abstain from killing, stealing and lying; to observe celibacy; and to abstain from possessing property. |