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In Theravada Buddhism, Arhat means:
A
A state in which suffering does not exist
B
An imperfect being
C
A person who has achieved enlightenment
D
A title for a Buddhist monk
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -arhat, (Sanskrit: “one who is worthy”), Pali arahant, in Buddhism, a perfected person, one who has gained insight into the true nature of existence and has achieved nirvana (spiritual enlightenment). The arhat, having freed himself from the bonds of desire, will not be reborn.

Detailed explanation-2: -Young Siddhartha renounced all worldly things in search of the ultimate truth and enlightenment, going on to become one of the world’s greatest religious leaders-Gautama Buddha. After wandering around for days and nights, Gautama found himself near a large peepul tree.

Detailed explanation-3: -Bodhisattva in Theravada Buddhism In Theravada Buddhism, the term “Bodhisattva” refers to someone who is on the path of liberation. It is also believed that Lord Buddha used this term to refer himself before and after he attained “Enlightenment”. Therefore, Bodhisattva implies a person who aims to attain Enlightenment.

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