With reference to the Buddhist doctrine of Kshanika-vada (Momentoriness), consider the following statements: 1. It asserts that all phenomena are momentary and cease to exist once they stop producing effects. 2. It avoids the extremes of eternalism and annihilationism by advocating a middle path. 3. The doctrine is opposed to the idea of dependent origination and upholds the independent existence of objects. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation:

According to Kshanika-vada, a thing exists only as long as it produces an effect. Once it stops doing so, it ceases to exist.
The doctrine avoids the extremes of eternalism (sasvatvada) and annihilationism (uchedvada), proposing a middle path.
Kshanika-vada is not opposed to dependent origination; in fact, it is based on It denies independent and permanent existence of any object.

Source: NCERT and Ancient India – NCERT (R.S.Sharma)