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Who was the first women to be ordained as a 'Bhikkhuni'?
Who was the first women to be ordained as a 'Bhikkhuni'?
Updated On: Sep 16, 2024
- Yasodhara
- Purna
- Radha
- Mahapajapati Gotami
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The correct option is (D): Mahapajapati Gotami
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