This religious text is one of the 3 baskets or collection of texts of Buddhism

Category: Miscellaneous Indian Gk

Hint: Consider the three main divisions of Buddhist scriptures.

Correct Answer: C) Sutta Pitaka.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, Bank PO

Difficulty: Easy

Explanations:

Vinaya Pitaka: This basket contains the rules and regulations for the monastic community (Sangha). It includes the monastic code of discipline, which outlines the rules for monks and nuns.

Sutta Pitaka: This basket contains the discourses of the Buddha. It includes a wide range of teachings, dialogues, and sermons delivered by the Buddha and his disciples. The Sutta Pitaka is the largest of the three baskets and is further divided into five collections (nikayas): Digha Nikaya, Majjhima Nikaya, Samyutta Nikaya, Anguttara Nikaya, and Khuddaka Nikaya.

Abhidhamma Pitaka: This basket contains the philosophical and psychological analysis of the Buddha's teachings. It provides a detailed analysis of the nature of reality, the mind, and the path to enlightenment. The Abhidhamma Pitaka is more complex and abstract compared to the other two baskets.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Vasanta Vilasa is a Sanskrit text on dance and drama, not a Buddhist text. It is incorrect because it does not belong to the three baskets of Buddhist texts.
Option B: Heer Ranjha is a Punjabi epic poem and does not belong to the Buddhist tradition. It is incorrect as it is unrelated to the Buddhist scriptures.
Option C: Sutta Pitaka is one of the three baskets of Buddhist texts, containing the discourses of the Buddha. It is the correct answer as it is part of the Tripitaka.
Option D: Manimekalai is a Tamil epic and not a Buddhist text. It is incorrect because it is not one of the three baskets of Buddhist texts.

Mnemonic: Sutta Pitaka: "S" for Scriptures, "P" for Pitaka.

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