Question

How many Dharmaskandhas have been accepted in Pali tradition?

• A. 20,000
• B. 40,000
• C. 80,000
• D. 84,000

Hint:

Remember: Pali tradition meṁ 84,000 Dharmaskandha = 84,000 kleśoṁ ko dūr karne ke lie.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Concept of Dharmaskandhas.
Bauddha paramparā meṁ “Dharmaskandha” arthāt dharm ke viśāla upadeś aur prakaraṇ. Yah Buddha ke pravacanon kī gaṇanā aur unke vibhāga ko darśātā hai.
Step 2: Pali tradition view.
Theravāda-Pali tradition meṁ yeh mānā gayā hai ki Buddha ne apne jīvan kāl meṁ kul 84,000 dharma skandha prastut kiyā. Yah ek pratikātmaka saṅkhyā hai jo dharm ke aparimita rūp ko darśātī hai.
Step 3: Symbolism of 84,000.
84,000 skandha yah bhi darśātī hai ki pratyek prāṇī ke 84,000 kleś (defilements) hote haiṁ jinke nirmūlan ke lie 84,000 dharma-upadeś diyā gayā.
Step 4: Analysis of options.
- (1) 20,000: Bahut kam, galat.
- (2) 40,000: Galat.
- (3) 80,000: Prāyaḥ nikat hai par galat.
- (4) 84,000: Bilkul sahi.
Step 5: Conclusion.
Is prashn kā sahi uttar hai 84,000.