UPSC Prelims 1998·GS1·art-and-culture·religion and literature

The concept of Eight-fold path forms the theme of

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  1. ADipavamsa
  2. BDivyavadana
  3. CMahaparinibban Sutta
  4. DDharma Chakara Pravartana SuttaCorrect

Explanation

The correct answer is D because the Dharma Chakra Pravartana Sutta records the first sermon delivered by Gautama Buddha at Sarnath. In this discourse, the Buddha introduced the Four Noble Truths and the Middle Path, which is defined as the Noble Eightfold Path. While the other texts mentioned are important Buddhist scriptures, they focus on different themes. Dipavamsa is a historical chronicle of Sri Lanka, Divyavadana is a collection of Buddhist legends, and the Mahaparinibban Sutta describes the final days and passing of the Buddha. Therefore, the foundational concept of the Eightfold Path is specifically the central theme of the Dharma Chakra Pravartana Sutta, which translates to the Turning of the Wheel of Law.
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