Question

According to the Pali tradition the number of Buddhavacana is ........

• A. 3
• B. 4
• C. 6
• D. 9

Hint:

Buddhavacana in Pali tradition = 4: Sutta, Geyya, Veyyākaraṇa, Abbhuta-dhamma.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Buddhavacana meaning.
Buddhavacana arthāt “Buddha ke vāṇī” ya “Buddha ke śabda” jo dharma ke ādhāra māne jāte haiṁ.
Step 2: Four categories in Pali tradition.
Pali tradition meṁ Buddhavacana ko 4 pramukh rūpoṁ meṁ mānā gayā hai:
1. Sutta (discourses)
2. Geyya (mixed prose and verse)
3. Veyyākaraṇa (explanations/analysis)
4. Abbhuta-dhamma (marvelous or extraordinary teachings)
Step 3: Importance.
Inko Tripiṭaka ke vibhinn nikāyaoṁ meṁ sangrahit kiyā gayā. Yehi Bauddha śāstra kī pramāṇikata ko sthāpit kartā hai.
Step 4: Analysis of options.
- (1) 3: Galat, Buddhavacana keval 3 nahīṁ hai.
- (2) 4: Bilkul sahi.
- (3) 6: Galat, yeh anya vivaraṇoṁ meṁ miltā hai par Pali tradition ke anusar nahīṁ.
- (4) 9: Galat.
Step 5: Conclusion.
Is prashn kā sahi uttar hai 4.