Which of the following statements are TRUE?

A. Bismillah-a ritual was performed at the age of 4 years 4 months and 4 days in Muslim Education.

B. Pabbaja- a ritual performed at the age of 8 years in Buddhist education

C. Upasampasa- a ritual post-education for permanent membership of a Sangh in Buddhist education.

D. Upanayana-a ritual to begin education at the 8, 11, 12, and 15 years of age for Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaisyas, and Shudras

E. Ballabhi and Jagdalla-Centres of Vedic education

Codes:

Correct option is A

The true statements are:
· (A): Bismillah is a Muslim ritual where children are introduced to formal Quranic education at the age of 4 years, 4 months, and 4 days.
· (B): Pabbaja is the ritual of novice ordination in Buddhist education, typically performed when a boy is around 8 years old.
· (C): Upasampada is the higher ordination ritual in Buddhism that allows a novice to join the Sangha as a fully ordained monk.
Information Booster:
1. Bismillah: A significant Islamic ritual where children are introduced to the religious practice of reading the Quran.
2. Pabbaja: In Buddhist tradition, it marks the beginning of formal monastic life for young boys.
3. Upasampada: This is the final step of ordination in Buddhist education, which allows individuals to become full-fledged monks.
Additional Knowledge:
· (D): Upanayana is a traditional initiation ritual for Vedic education, but the age varies by caste (Brahmins, Kshatriyas, and Vaishyas). Shudras were typically not included in this process, making the statement incorrect.
· (E): Ballabhi and Jagdalla were important centers of learning in ancient India, but they were primarily associated with Buddhist and Jain learning, not Vedic education.
Key Points:
1. Bismillah is a key introductory educational ritual in Islamic tradition.
2. Pabbaja and Upasampada are important rites in Buddhist monastic education.
3. Upanayana is the Vedic initiation ritual marking the beginning of a boy’s formal education, although Shudras were typically excluded.
4. Ballabhi and Jagdalla were prominent centers of education but were more associated with non-Vedic traditions.