With reference to the 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?
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A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: 1 and 3 only
Option b is the correct answer
Pair 1 is correctly matched. The literal meaning of Parivarjaka means "wandering". In Indian tradition, Hamsa (swan) symbolizes the "migrating soul" or reincarnating soul. These words are prefixed to the Upanishad, connoting knowledge about the "wandering supreme soul (swan)". Pair 2 is incorrectly matched. Shramana tradition was opposed to Varna and Jati system of Vedic Age. It was antiVedic and anti-Brahamanic. Pair 3 is correctly matched. Upasaka, lay devotee of the Gautama Buddha.