CLASS 10
THE SERMON AT BENARES
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Question
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It is troubled
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It is brief
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combined with pain
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all of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Buddha said, The life of mortals in this world is troubled and brief and combined with pain. For there is not any flieans by which those that have been born can avoid dying; after reaching old age there is death, of such a nature are living beings.
Detailed explanation-2: -Buddha told her that he would cure her son if she brought some mustard seeds from a house where no death had taken place. Kisa went from house to house but was unable to find one where no death had been seen. She finally realised that death was common to all and no one could avoid dying.
Detailed explanation-3: -He preached that all men, women and children are mortals. And, all mortals are destined to die. Actually, death and decay is the fate of all mortals in this world. Death spares none.
Detailed explanation-4: -Buddha was born as Siddhartha Gautama in a small ‘gana’ and was a kshatriya. At an early age, he left the comforts of home and went in search of knowledge. He wandered for several years, and met and discussed with other contemporary thinkers. He meditated for several days under a ‘peepal tree at Bodh Gaya in Bihar.
Detailed explanation-5: -Siddhartha was the original name of Buddha. He was called Siddhartha Gautama before being called Buddha.