Question

According to different Buddhist traditions, the number of Asaṃskṛta dharmas.
(A). According to Sthaviravāda tradition the number of Asaṃskṛta dharmas is one
(B). According to Sarvāstivāda tradition the number of Asaṃskṛta dharmas is three
(C). According to Sthaviravāda tradition the number of Asaṃskṛta dharmas is three
(D). According to Sarvāstivāda tradition the number of Asaṃskṛta dharmas is one

• (A) and (C) only
• (A) and (D) only
• (C) and (D) only
• (A) and (B) only

Hint:

Sthaviravāda = 1 Asaṃskṛta dharma (Nirvāṇa), Sarvāstivāda = 3 Asaṃskṛta dharmas.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Meaning of Asaṃskṛta dharmas.
Asaṃskṛta dharmas un tattvon ko kahā jātā hai jo saṃskāra se rahit hote haiṁ, arthāt jo nirmit aur kṣaṇik nahīṁ hote. Yeh anādi, śāśvat aur ajar-amar tattva māne gaye.
Step 2: Sthaviravāda view.
Sthaviravāda (Theravāda) ke anusār sirf ek Asaṃskṛta dharma hai — Nirvāṇa.
Step 3: Sarvāstivāda view.
Sarvāstivāda ke anusar teen Asaṃskṛta dharmas haiṁ: Nirvāṇa, Ākāśa, aur Apratisaṃkhyānirodha.
Step 4: Options analysis.
- (A) Sthaviravāda = 1 dharma (Nirvāṇa) ✔
- (B) Sarvāstivāda = 3 dharmas ✔
- (C) Sthaviravāda = 3 dharmas ✘
- (D) Sarvāstivāda = 1 dharma ✘
Step 5: Conclusion.
Sahi uttar hai (A) and (B) only.