In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.A transcendent state in which there is neither suffering, desire, nor sense of self ?->(Show Answer!)

1. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.A transcendent state in which there is neither suffering, desire, nor sense of self

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MCQ-> In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.A transcendent state in which there is neither suffering, desire, nor sense of self ....

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