Q. Which of the following statements with regard to early Buddhist figures is/are correct?
1.Sitatapatra is a protective deity who embodies the invincible white parasol to ward off supernatural harms and calamities.
2.Dipankara is recognized in canonical literature as a historical Buddha of the past who predicted the future Buddhahood of Shakyamuni.
Select the answer using the code given below:

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is correct: Sitatapatra (The Goddess of the White Parasol) is a protective deity in Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions, symbolizing protection against black magic, diseases, and external dangers.
  • Statement 2 is correct: Dipankara Buddha is the preceding Buddha of past aeons who met Sumedha (a past life of Siddhartha Gautama) and prophesied that he would become the historical Buddha Shakyamuni.
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