RELIGIONS
JAINISM
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Question
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According to some stories, Siddhartha sat under the ____ for ____ days seeking enlightenment.
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Ajanta cave, 47
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Ashokan pillar, 39
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bodhi tree, 37
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bodhi tree, 49
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -One day, seated beneath the Bodhi tree (the tree of awakening) Siddhartha became deeply absorbed in meditation, and reflected on his experience of life, determined to penetrate its truth. He finally achieved Enlightenment and became the Buddha.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Bodhi tree at the Mahabodhi Temple is called the Sri Maha Bodhi. Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment (bodhi) while meditating underneath a Ficus religiosa. According to Buddhist texts, the Buddha meditated without moving from his seat for seven weeks (49 days) under this tree.
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