GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN CULTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which one of the following describes best the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism?
A
The extinction of the flame of desire
B
The complete annihilation of self
C
A state of bliss and rest
D
A mental stage beyond all comprehension
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is The extinction of the flame of desire. Nibbana (Nirvana): The ultimate goal of the Buddha’s teaching was the attainment of Nibbana.

Detailed explanation-2: -It is used to refer to the extinction of desire, hatred, and ignorance and, ultimately, of suffering and rebirth. Literally, it means “blowing out” or “becoming extinguished, ‘’ as when a flame is blown out or a fire burns out. nirvana. Related Topics: brahman bodhi. See all related content →

Detailed explanation-3: -The origin of the word nirvana relates to religious enlightenment; it comes from the Sanskrit meaning “extinction, disappearance” of the individual to the universal. Achieving nirvana is to make earthly feelings like suffering and desire disappear.

Detailed explanation-4: -Nirvana is a Sanskrit word for the goal of the Buddhist path: enlightenment or awakening.

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