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Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Ācārya Nāgārjuna had explained the Middle Path (Madhyama Mārga).
Reason (R) : Objects do not possess inherent existence in ultimate reality (Paramārtha), nor are they absolutely non-existent in conventional reality (Vyavahāra).
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

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In Madhyamaka philosophy, the “Middle” does not mean a compromise between existence and non-existence. Rather, it means transcending both extremes completely. Whenever a statement discusses avoidance of Bhāva (existence) and Abhāva (non-existence), it usually refers to Nāgārjuna’s Middle Path philosophy.
Updated On: May 30, 2026
  • Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
  • Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
  • (A) is correct but (R) is not correct
  • (A) is not correct but (R) is correct
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The Correct Option is A

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