The Light of Asia
Amarakosa
Buddhacharita
Jatak Tales
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The correct answer is: A. The Light of Asia
The Light of Asia is a poetic biography of the Buddha written by Edwin Arnold in 1879. It is one of the most popular and influential works of Western literature about Buddhism. In the poem, the Buddha is described as “an ocean of wisdom and compassion.”
The other options are:
- B. Amarakosa is a Sanskrit dictionary compiled by Amarasimha in the 6th century CE. It is one of the most important Sanskrit dictionaries and is still used by scholars today. The dictionary does not contain any references to the Buddha.
- C. Buddhacharita is an epic poem about the life of the Buddha written by Ashvaghosha in the 2nd century CE. The poem does not contain any references to the Buddha being described as “an ocean of wisdom and compassion.”
- D. Jataka Tales are a collection of stories about the Buddha’s previous lives. The stories are often used to illustrate the Buddha’s teachings. The Jataka Tales do not contain any references to the Buddha being described as “an ocean of wisdom and compassion.”