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UPSC 2013: Which one of the following describes best the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism?
(a)The extinction of the flame of desire
(b)The complete annihilation of self
(c)A state of bliss and rest
(d)A mental stage beyond all comprehension
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (a) The extinction of the flame of desire
The literal meaning of nirvāṇa is ‘blowing out/extinction’; doctrinally it is the extinguishing of the ‘three fires’ of craving, hatred and delusion—i.e., the flame of desire—bringing an end to suffering and rebirth. Option (a) expresses this most precisely, while the other options misrepresent or over-generalize the concept. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nirvana_%28Buddhism%29?utm_source=openai))
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2013, GS Paper 1, as Question 37. It falls under Art & Culture > Philosophy & Religion.
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