Which of the following statements is correct about Gautama Buddha? a- Childhood name of Gautama Buddha was Siddhartha. b- He was the son of the chief of the Shaka clan. |
Only statement a is correct. Only statement b is correct. Both of them are correct Neither of them is correct. |
Only statement a is correct. |
Siddhartha, who would later become known as the Buddha, was born as the son of a chief from the Sakya clan. His upbringing occurred within the confines of the palace, shielded from the harsh realities of the outside world. Curiosity led him to venture into the city one day, where he encountered profound distress upon witnessing the sight of an elderly person, a sick individual, and a lifeless corpse. This revelation made him realize the inevitability of human decay and death. Additionally, he encountered a contented mendicant who had seemingly made peace with the challenges of life. Inspired, Siddhartha resolved to adopt a similar path. |