Q27
History of IndiaMahajanapadas, Buddhism & Jainism
According to Buddhism the cause of all sorrows is
- a.maya.
- b.kama.
- c.trishna.
- d.krodh.
Answer: (C) trishna.
According to Buddhist philosophy, 'Trishna' (craving, desire, or thirst) is the root cause of all suffering (dukkha). This is the Second Noble Truth. 'Kama' is sensual desire (a subset), 'maya' is illusion (a Hindu concept), 'krodh' means anger.