Question

With reference to cultural history of India consider the following pairs : 

1. Parivrajaka - Renunciant and Wanderer

2. Shramana - Priest with a high status

3. Upasaka - Lay follower of buddhism

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched ?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

(b) 1 and 3 only

Parivrajaka - Renunciant and Wanderers 

Shramana - refers to the ascetics and renouncers of ancient India. The shramans included a variety of ascetics, as well as the monks and lay followers of various sects - Buddhist, Jaina, Ajivika, and others.

Upasaka - Lay follower of Buddhism