History • Ancient IndiaHard
The concept of 'Pratītyasamutpāda' (Dependent Origination), which forms the core of Buddhist ontology, explains:
A. The eternal existence of soul in the universe
B. How all things arise and pass away due to causes and conditions✓ Correct Answer
C. The absolute authority of the Vedas in moral matters
D. The ritual sacrifice required for attaining heaven
💡 Solution & Explanation
Pratityasamutpada asserts that all mental and physical phenomena arise dependently upon multiple interacting causes and conditions, rejecting permanent independent existence. This doctrine forms the philosophical basis for understanding suffering and cessation in Buddhist thought.
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