At age of _____, Siddhārtha Gautama asked to be driven through the city in a chariot, and for the first time in his life came across an old man, a sick man, and a dead body.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Correct Answer: Option 4 (29)
Explanation:
Siddhartha Gautama (Lord Buddha) renounced the comforts of his palace at the age of 29. While wandering the city, he saw four scenes—an old man, a sick man, a corpse, and a happy monk—that inspired him to reflect on the sufferings of life and seek their solution.
Additional Facts
Mahabhinishkramana: This incident of Buddha renouncing his home at the age of 29 is called the 'Mahabhinishkramana' in Buddhism.
Attainment of Enlightenment: He attained enlightenment at the age of 35 under a peepal tree (Bodhi tree) on the banks of the Niranjana River in Bodh Gaya, Bihar.
First Sermon: After attaining enlightenment, he delivered his first sermon at Sarnath, which is called the 'Dharmachakrapravartan'.
Possible Questions for the Upcoming Exam
By what name is Gautama Buddha's renunciation of home known?
(Answer: Mahabhinishkramana)
Where did Buddha give his first sermon?
(Answer: Sarnath)
What was Gautama Buddha's childhood name?
(Answer: Siddhartha)