INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Gautam Buddha is called “Light of Asia”. It is the title of a book written by Sir Edwin Arnold about the life of Buddha.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answers. Gautam Buddha, who was prince Siddhartha of Kapilavastu in India/Asia before his enlightenment, is called “The Light of Asia”.

Detailed explanation-3: -General considerations. The clan name of the historical figure referred to as the Buddha (whose life is known largely through legend) was Gautama (in Sanskrit) or Gotama (in Pali), and his given name was Siddhartha (Sanskrit: “he who achieves his aim”) or Siddhattha (in Pali).

Detailed explanation-4: -Description. In the form of a narrative poem, the book endeavors to describe the life and time of Prince Gautama Siddhartha, who after attaining enlightenment became The Buddha, The Awakened One. The book presents his life, character, and philosophy, in a series of verses. It is a free adaptation of the Lalitavistara.