2. Questions Bank
  3. UPSC
  4. History
  5. Religious Movement - Jainism, Bhudhism, Bhagavatism and Brahmanism

UPSC History Religious Movement - Jainism, Bhudhism, Bhagavatism and Brahmanism Question Bank Religious Movements: Buddhism, Jainism, etc

  • question_answer
    In the Mahayana Buddhism, the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara was also known as

    A)  Vajrapani                     

    B)  Manjusri          

    C)  Padmapani        

    D)  Maitreya

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Avalokitesvara is one of the most widely revered Bodhisattvas in mainstream Mahayana Buddhism, as well as unofficially in Theravada Buddhism. In Sanskrit, Avalokitesvara is also referred to as Padmapani (Holder of the Lotus) or Lokesvara (Lord of the World).


You need to login to perform this action.
You will be redirected in 3 sec spinner