WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is NOT true?
A
Siddhartha Gautama was incredibly moved by all the suffering in the world.
B
Worldly possessions and riches will help you reach enlightenment quicker.
C
Siddhartha Gautama was born a prince.
D
Siddhartha Gautama taught living “the Middle Way” where one does not live in one extreme or the other.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The five steps are: Purity, Love, Service, Perception, Enlightenment. Aspa goes through each stage with explanations, personal experience, and portraits of famous people expounding his ideas.

Detailed explanation-2: -According to Buddhist tradition, any being can become enlightened as the Buddha did. In the Theravada tradition, enlightened beings other than the Buddha are known as arhats, or worthy ones. In Mahayana Buddhism, all beings are already inherently enlightened but have yet to realize it.

Detailed explanation-3: -Benefits of attaining enlightenment: Acknowledging your true inner self. Compassion and empathy become your primary virtue. Experience happiness beyond materialistic gains. Constantly striving to make the world a better place.

Detailed explanation-4: -In practical terms, enlightenment is the ability to feel one’s spirit and experience the subtler inner self. Enlightenment also helps one see oneself in clear light through the subtle energy system of the chakras (energy centers).

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