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Kartik Sharma • 7.98K Points
Tutor III History

  • (A) Siksha
  • (B) Upanayanam
  • (C) Pabajja
  • (D) Diksha
Correct Answer - Option(C)

Explanation by: Kartik Sharma
Pabbajja literally means "to go forth" and refers to when a layperson leaves home to live the life of a Buddhist renunciate among a community of bhikkhus. This generally involves preliminary ordination as a novice. It is sometimes referred to as "lower ordination." 

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