HISTORY
ANCIENT INDIA
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Question
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Which among the following best suits to Vajrasana?
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The place where Buddha got enlightment
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The Place where First Buddhist Council was held
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The capital of one of the clans of Athakula
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The site where a Mauryan Palace has been excavated
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The red sandstone slab between the Bodhi tree and the Mahabodhi Temple is said to have been erected by emperor Ashoka to mark the exact position where Lord Buddha sat. It is traditionally called Buddha’s vajrasana (meaning diamond throne or thunder seat).
Detailed explanation-2: -Vajrasana or the Diamond Throne is the seat of the Buddha’s Enlightenment. Built in the 3rd century B.C. by Emperor Asoka, it is made of red sand stone. Venerable Ashwaghosa in his Buddhacarita reveals that this is the Navel of the Earth.
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