With reference to the cultural history of India, which one of the following is the correct description of the term 'paramitas'?
A.Perfections whose attainment led to the Bodhisattva path✓ Correct
B.Powerful merchant guilds of early medieval South India
C.Philosophical schools that did not accept the authority of Vedas
D.The earliest Dharmashastra texts written in aphoristic (sutra) style
Explanation
In Mahayana Buddhism, 'paramitas' refer to the perfections (such as generosity, morality, patience, etc.) whose attainment led to the Bodhisattva path.
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