Consider the following information: Title Meaning Context 1. Shakyamuni Sage of the Shakya Clan Refers to his lineage in Kapilavastu 2. Tathagata One who has thus come/gone Denotes knower of ultimate reality 3. Mahamuni Great Ascetic / Sage Common epithet in canonical texts 4. Nayaputta Leader of the Shramana Tradition Chief title used in Pali Pitakas for Buddha In which of the above rows is the given information correctly matched? |ForumIAS

[A] 1, 2 and 3 only

[B] 2, 3 and 4 only

[C] 1 and 4 only

[D] 1, 2 and 4 only

Answer: A

Notes:

Detailed Explanation:

Row 1 is correctly matched: Shakyamuni literally means Sage (Muni) of the Shakya clan, referencing his clan origin.
Row 2 is correctly matched: Tathagata (One who has thus gone or One who has thus come) is the primary title Buddha used to refer to himself after attaining enlightenment.
Row 3 is correctly matched: Mahamuni translates to Great Sage, a frequently used epithet across Buddhist literature to emphasize his spiritual wisdom.
Row 4 is incorrectly matched: Nigantha Nataputta (or Nayaputta) is the epithet used in Pali literature to refer to Vardhamana Mahavira, the Tirthankara of Jainism, not Gautama Buddha.