Part of: Miscellaneous Indian Gk set 136

According to Buddhists belief, the laws of the Eightfold Path lead to .....

Category: Miscellaneous Indian Gk

Hint: Consider the ultimate goal of the Eightfold Path in Buddhist teachings.

Correct Answer: C) Nirvana

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, Bank PO, Civil Services

Difficulty: Moderate

Explanations:
  • Right Understanding (Sammā-diṭṭhi)
  • Right Intention (Sammā-saṅkappa)
  • Right Speech (Sammā-vācā)
  • Right Action (Sammā-kammanta)
  • Right Livelihood (Sammā-ājīva)
  • Right Effort (Sammā-vāyāma)
  • Right Mindfulness (Sammā-sati)
  • Right Concentration (Sammā-samādhi)
  • Option Analysis:
    • Option A: This option is incorrect. The term "Upper way" is not a recognized concept in Buddhist teachings. The Eightfold Path leads to a state of enlightenment, not an "upper way."
    • Option B: This option is incorrect. "Magic Portal" is not a concept within Buddhism. The Eightfold Path is a spiritual and ethical path, not a magical journey.
    • Option C: This option is correct. The Eightfold Path in Buddhism leads to Nirvana, which is the ultimate goal of Buddhist practice. Nirvana represents the cessation of suffering and the end of the cycle of rebirth.
    • Option D: This option is incorrect. "Brahmin" refers to a social class in Hinduism, not a goal in Buddhist practice. The Eightfold Path is specific to Buddhism and leads to Nirvana, not to a social or religious status in another tradition.

    Mnemonic: Nirvana: No more suffering, ultimate peace.

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