Which one of the following statements about the Buddhist Goddess Hariti is correct?

CDS I 2025 Question

Which one of the following statements about the Buddhist Goddess Hariti is correct?
  • A. She was converted by the Buddha from a blood-thirsty yakshi to a benevolent maternal figure.
  • B. She is the feminine personification of wisdom.
  • C. She Protects people from eight great fears.
  • D. She is a warrior goddess associated with the dawn.
Correct Answer: Option A