Question:
Which one of the following sculptures found at Sanchi Stupa is NOT directly inspired by Buddhist ideas?
Which one of the following sculptures found at Sanchi Stupa is NOT directly inspired by Buddhist ideas?
Options:
- a) Empty seat
- b) Shalbhanjika
- c) Tree
- d) Wheel
- a) Empty seat
- b) Shalbhanjika
- c) Tree
- d) Wheel
correct answer : b)
Explanation:
Shalbhanjika (a woman holding a tree branch) is a folk fertility motif representing nature worship, not directly inspired by Buddhist ideas.
Shalbhanjika (a woman holding a tree branch) is a folk fertility motif representing nature worship, not directly inspired by Buddhist ideas.