Question

Put the six (Ṣat) Pāramitās in right order : A. Dāna
B. Kṣānti
C. Śīla
D. Vīrya
E. Dhyāna
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• A. A, C, B, D, E
• B. D, C, E, B, A
• C. A, D, C, E, B
• D. A, E, C, D, B

Hint:

Remember the sequence of the Six Pāramitās using the mnemonic: D-S-K-V-D-P Dāna \(\rightarrow\) Śīla \(\rightarrow\) Kṣānti \(\rightarrow\) Vīrya \(\rightarrow\) Dhyāna \(\rightarrow\) Prajñā.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: The Ṣaṭpāramitāḥ (Six Perfections) are the central virtues practiced by a Bodhisattva in Mahāyāna Buddhism. These virtues guide a practitioner toward Buddhahood and represent progressive spiritual development.

Step 1: Listing the Six Pāramitās in canonical order. The traditional order of the Six Pāramitās is:
• Dāna Pāramitā (Generosity)
• Śīla Pāramitā (Moral Conduct)
• Kṣānti Pāramitā (Patience)
• Vīrya Pāramitā (Energy/Effort)
• Dhyāna Pāramitā (Meditation)
• Prajñā Pāramitā (Wisdom) The question provides only the first five among the six.

Step 2: Matching the letters with the correct order.
• A = Dāna
• C = Śīla
• B = Kṣānti
• D = Vīrya
• E = Dhyāna Thus, the sequence becomes: \[ A \rightarrow C \rightarrow B \rightarrow D \rightarrow E \]

Step 3: Understanding the spiritual progression. The sequence is not random. Each perfection naturally develops into the next:
• Through Dāna (Generosity), attachment decreases.
• Ethical discipline (Śīla) stabilizes conduct.
• Stable conduct develops Kṣānti (Patience).
• Patience gives strength for continuous Vīrya (Effort).
• Sustained effort leads to Dhyāna (Meditation).
• Finally, meditation culminates in Prajñā (Wisdom).

Step 4: Final Conclusion. Therefore, the correct canonical order is: \[ \boxed{A, C, B, D, E} \] Hence, Option (1) is correct.