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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
At the age of 29, shocked by the suffering in the world, Siddhartha left the palace and became a ____
A
wandering sage.
B
Catholic monk.
C
priest to the rural poor.
D
gypsy.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -However, his first venture out of the palace affected him deeply and made him realize the sufferings of all, and compelled him to begin his spiritual journey as a wandering ascetic, which eventually led to his enlightenment. The spiritual feeling of urgency experienced by Siddhārtha Gautama is referred to as saṃvega.

Detailed explanation-2: -However, at age 29, Siddhartha, with his charioteer, went out of the protected palace grounds and, for the first time, encountered suffering, which he understood to be an inevitable part of life.

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