With reference to the cultural history of India, which one of the following is the correct description of the term Paramitas? (2020)

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Correct answer: Perfections whose attainment led to the Bodhisattva path.. Option (c) is correct: Paramitas are qualities to be perfected in order to attain a state of self enlightened Universal Buddha (a samma sambuddha) a term prevalent in Eastern and Northern Buddhist traditions. Paramitas These are qualities to be perfected in order to transcend into a self enlightened Universal Buddha . Here, The Fourth Noble Truth outlines the Eightfold Path, which is a practical guideline for attaining the cessation of suffering (nirvana), while the Ten Paramitas focus more on the qualities required of a Bodhisattva, both paths lead toward enlightenment. Following are the Ten Paramitas: Generosity, Morality, Patience, Energy, Meditation, Wisdom, Skillful means, Resolution, Power, Knowledge.

With reference to the cultural history of India, which one of the following is the correct description of the term Paramitas? (2020)

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