CLASS 10
THE SERMON AT BENARES
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The historical Buddha (Siddhartha Gautama) is also known as Shakyamuni.
Detailed explanation-2: -Since he was born as the prince of the Shakyas, after his enlightenment he was known as “the Shakyamuni” or “the Sage of The Shakyas, ” and from his clan name, he was later called Gautama Buddha.
Detailed explanation-3: -Historical Significance :-Shakyamuni Buddha is a name given to Gautama Buddha, who lived from 566 to 485 BCE in central north India. This name has been specifically coined to distinguish the historical Buddha from the general meaning of the word ‘Buddha’, which means ‘the awakened one’.
Detailed explanation-4: -Shakyamuni, (Sanskrit: Sage of the Shakyas) epithet applied to Gautama Buddha.
Detailed explanation-5: -Siddhartha was the original name of Buddha. He was called Siddhartha Gautama before being called Buddha.