The Buddha spent a significant part of his life preaching and travelling in the Gangetic plains, primarily within the territories of Kosala and Magadha. Important sites related to his life, such as Sravasti (capital of Kosala) and Rajagriha (capital of Magadha) and Bodh Gaya, Kushinagar, and Sarnath (all within or bordering these kingdoms), highlight their central role in his journey and teachings.
Which of the following Kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha? 1. Avanti 2. Gandhara 3. Kosala 4. Magadha Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Asked in UPSC IAS 2014 · UPSC IAS 2015 · Topic: Buddhism (Life and Teachings of Gautama Buddha)
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- With reference to ancient India, Gautama Buddha was generally known by which of the following epithets ? 1. Nayaputta 2. Shakyamuni 3. Tathagata Select the correct answer using the code given below :
- Nayaputta is an epithet associated with Mahavira (Vardhamana), the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, who belonged to the Jnatrika (Naya) clan. It is not an epithet of Gautama Buddha. 2. Shakyamuni means "Sage of the Shakyas". Gautama Buddha was born into the Shakya clan and is frequently referred to by this title, particularly in Mahayana Buddhism. This is a correct epithet. 3. Tathagata is a term used by Gautama Buddha when referring to himself. Its meaning is debated but broadly translates to "one who has thus come" or "one who has thus gone," signifying one who has attained ultimate truth. It is one of the principal epithets of Buddha. This is a correct epithet. 116. Which one of the following statements with regard to historical importance of Kushinagar, is correct ?
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