Match column A with column B. Column A Column B Sariputra Foremost in Supernatural Powers Mogallana Foremost in Asceticism Mahakasyapa Foremost in Wisdom Upali Foremost in Upkeeping the Percepts

Match column A with column B. Column A Column B Sariputra Foremost in Supernatural Powers Mogallana Foremost in Asceticism Mahakasyapa Foremost in Wisdom Upali Foremost in Upkeeping the Percepts Correct Answer <p>a-III, b-I, c-II, d-IV</p>

  • The correct answer is Option 4 i.e  a-III, b-I, c-II, d-IV
  • Sariputra – when he died and his ashes were taken to Lord Buddha, Buddha praised him as the “Foremost in Wisdom” among his disciples.
  • Moggallana – he used his supernatural powers in helping others and propagating Dharma.
  • Mahakasyapa – since he felt, he was not good at speaking, he chose to exemplify the Dharma by perfectly following asceticism.
  • Upali – he attained the four-level of mindfulness before becoming Buddha’s disciple. He became “Foremost in Upkeeping the Percepts” and never broke any of them.  

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