{"id":90300,"date":"2025-06-01T10:24:54","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T10:24:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=90300"},"modified":"2025-06-01T10:24:54","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T10:24:54","slug":"which-of-the-following-statements-about-bodhisattvas-is-are-correct","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/which-of-the-following-statements-about-bodhisattvas-is-are-correct\/","title":{"rendered":"Which of the following statements about Bodhisattvas is\/are correct?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Which of the following statements about Bodhisattvas is\/are correct?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1. They were perceived as deeply compassionate beings who accumulated merit through their efforts.<\/li>\n<li>2. They made attempt to attain Nibbana.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Select the correct answer using the code given below.<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;1 only&#8221; option2=&#8221;2 only&#8221; option3=&#8221;Both 1 and 2&#8243; option4=&#8221;Neither 1 nor 2&#8243; correct=&#8221;option3&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"psc-box-pyq-exam-year-detail\">\n<div class=\"pyq-exam\">\n<div class=\"psc-heading\">This question was previously asked in<\/div>\n<div class=\"psc-title line-ellipsis\">UPSC CAPF &#8211; 2018<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-capf-2018.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-capf-2018\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nThe correct answer is C) Both 1 and 2.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\nStatement 1: They were perceived as deeply compassionate beings who accumulated merit through their efforts. This statement is correct and accurately describes a core aspect of the Bodhisattva concept in Mahayana Buddhism. Bodhisattvas are characterized by immense compassion (karu\u1e47\u0101) and work diligently to accumulate merit (pu\u1e47ya) and wisdom (praj\u00f1\u0101) to help others.<br \/>\nStatement 2: They made attempt to attain Nibbana. This statement is also considered correct. The ultimate goal of a Bodhisattva is to become a Buddha. Buddhahood is a state of complete enlightenment and liberation, which includes the attainment of Nibbana (Nirvana). While Bodhisattvas vow to postpone their own final Nibbana until all beings are liberated, their path is inherently one towards achieving the state of perfect liberation (Buddhahood), which encompasses Nibbana. They are working towards the state of Nibbana, not just for themselves, but for the benefit of all.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional-information\">\nIn Mahayana Buddhism, the Bodhisattva ideal is contrasted with the Arahant ideal of Theravada Buddhism. An Arahant seeks personal liberation (Nibbana). A Bodhisattva seeks Buddhahood to liberate all sentient beings, deliberately delaying their own final Nibbana out of compassion. However, achieving Buddhahood necessarily involves realizing Nibbana in its fullest sense. So, the attempt to attain Nibbana is fundamental to their path, albeit with a universal scope and a commitment to guiding others first.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Which of the following statements about Bodhisattvas is\/are correct? 1. They were perceived as deeply compassionate beings who accumulated merit through their efforts. 2. They made attempt to attain Nibbana. 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