CLASS 10
THE SERMON AT BENARES
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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a sackful
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a handful
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a pinch
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a cup
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Buddha was aware of Kisa Gotami’s grief. He wanted her to the see truth of life and death and accept the destiny of human being. He asked her to bring a handful of mustard seeds from a house where no one had ever died to show her that death is common to all.
Detailed explanation-2: -She reached Buddha, he asked her to get a handful of mustard seeds. She was glad that these would save her son. He added a condition that the seeds should be from such a house that has not lost a child, husband, parent or friend.
Detailed explanation-3: -Buddha reiterated and added a condition stating that he wanted a handful of mustard seeds from a house where no one had lost a child, husband, parent or friend.
Detailed explanation-4: -Solution : The significance of Buddha. s request for a handful of mustard seed to Kisa Gotami was to make her realise and accept the mortal nature of human life. Mustard seeds are easily procurable. But to procure it from a household which has never experienced death was impossible.