How did the role of the practitioner change in Mahayana Buddhism?

In Hinayana, the goal was to become an Arhat (individual liberation), whereas in Mahayana, the goal shifted to becoming a Bodhisattva for universal liberation.

Core Features of Mahayana Buddhism Explained (2019 PYQ)

ID: HIS_PHI_2019_10 Ref: The Rise of Mahayana Buddhism

Consider the following:
1. Deification of the Buddha.
2. Treading the path of Bodhisattvas.
3. Image worship and rituals.
Which of the above is/are the feature/ features of Mahayana Buddhism?

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Correct Option: D

Mahayana Buddhism is characterized by the deification of Buddha, the Bodhisattva ideal, and the practice of image worship and rituals.

Consider the following:1. Deification of the Buddha.2. Treading the path of Bodhisattvas.3. Image worship and rituals.Which of the above is/are the feature/ features of Mahayana Buddhism?

Consider the following:
1. Deification of the Buddha.
2. Treading the path of Bodhisattvas.
3. Image worship and rituals.
Which of the above is/are the feature/ features of Mahayana Buddhism?