‘A Buddha can be born only as a Brahmin or a Kshatryia and not in a low family such as that of a Chandala or of a basket maker or of a chariot maker or of a Pukkasa.’ From where do we get this information?

Answer & Explanation

Answer: [A]

The statement you mentioned is derived from the Lalitavistara, which is a Mahayana Buddhist text. The Lalitavistara is a biographical text that describes the life of the Buddha, including his birth, childhood, enlightenment, and teachings. It presents various narratives and teachings attributed to the Buddha.

In the passage you mentioned, it states that a Buddha can only be born as a Brahmin or a Kshatriya (warrior) and not in a low family such as that of a Chandala (outcaste), a basket maker, a chariot maker, or a Pukkasa (a lower caste). This reflects the prevailing social hierarchy and ideas about the potential for spiritual attainment in ancient Indian society.