Question

In which tradition, the concept of Bodhisattva is found?

• A. Hinayāna tradition
• B. Mahāyāna tradition
• C. Ājīvaka tradition
• D. Jaina tradition

Hint:

Hinayāna → Arhat ideal, Mahāyāna → Bodhisattva ideal.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Hinayāna focus.
Hinayāna (Theravāda) paramukh rūp se vyakti ke Arhat banne par kendrit thā, jahan mārga svayam-mukti kī or le jātā hai. Yahān Bodhisattva vāda nahīṁ thā.
Step 2: Mahāyāna concept.
Mahāyāna paramparā meṁ “Bodhisattva” kā siddhānt kendrīya hai. Bodhisattva woh hai jo sarvaprāṇī hita ke lie apnī nirvāṇa prāpti ko sthagit kar detā hai.
Yeh karuṇā aur prajñā kā saṅgama mānā jātā hai.
Step 3: Other traditions.
Ājīvaka: Deterministic darśan, Bodhisattva concept nahīṁ.
Jaina: Apnā alag Tīrthaṅkara-vāda hai, Bodhisattva vāda nahi.
Step 4: Conclusion.
Is prashn kā sahi uttar hai Mahāyāna tradition.