Q. In the Mahayana Buddhism, the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara was also known as
(a) Vajrapani
(b) Manjusri
(c) Padmapani
(d) Maitreya
Ans: (c) Padmapani
Explanation: In Mahayana Buddhism, the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara was also known as (c) Padmapani. Avalokitesvara is one of the most revered Bodhisattvas in Mahayana Buddhism, associated with compassion and the liberation of all beings. The name “Padmapani” translates to “Lotus-Bearer” or “Holder of the Lotus” and is a common epithet used for Avalokitesvara. The lotus symbolizes purity, enlightenment, and spiritual awakening in Buddhism.
