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Buddhacharita: The Life of Buddha in Verse

Description: Buddhacharita is an epic poem in Sanskrit by the poet Ashvaghosha. It is one of the earliest known biographies of the Buddha and is considered to be a masterpiece of Sanskrit literature. The poem tells the story of the Buddha's life, from his birth to his enlightenment and death.
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Who is the author of Buddhacharita?

  1. Kalidasa

  2. Ashvaghosha

  3. Bhavabhuti

  4. Bharavi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ashvaghosha was a renowned Sanskrit poet and philosopher who lived in the 1st century CE. He is best known for his epic poem Buddhacharita, which tells the story of the Buddha's life.

In which language was Buddhacharita written?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Prakrit

  3. Pali

  4. Tamil


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Buddhacharita was written in Sanskrit, which was the literary language of ancient India.

What is the main theme of Buddhacharita?

  1. The life of the Buddha

  2. The teachings of the Buddha

  3. The history of Buddhism

  4. The culture of ancient India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Buddhacharita is primarily concerned with telling the story of the Buddha's life, from his birth to his enlightenment and death.

How many cantos does Buddhacharita have?

  1. 12

  2. 15

  3. 18

  4. 21


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Buddhacharita consists of 21 cantos, each of which tells a different part of the Buddha's story.

What is the meter used in Buddhacharita?

  1. Anushtubh

  2. Vasantatilaka

  3. Sragdhara

  4. Arya


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Buddhacharita is written in the Sragdhara meter, which is a popular meter in Sanskrit poetry.

What is the significance of Buddhacharita in Sanskrit literature?

  1. It is one of the earliest known biographies of the Buddha.

  2. It is considered to be a masterpiece of Sanskrit literature.

  3. It is a source of information about the history of Buddhism.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Buddhacharita is significant in Sanskrit literature for several reasons. It is one of the earliest known biographies of the Buddha, it is considered to be a masterpiece of Sanskrit literature, and it is a source of information about the history of Buddhism.

What is the name of the Buddha's father in Buddhacharita?

  1. Suddhodana

  2. Anjana

  3. Dasharatha

  4. Janaka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Buddha's father is named Suddhodana in Buddhacharita.

What is the name of the Buddha's mother in Buddhacharita?

  1. Maya

  2. Devaki

  3. Gandhari

  4. Kunti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Buddha's mother is named Maya in Buddhacharita.

Where was the Buddha born according to Buddhacharita?

  1. Lumbini

  2. Kapilavastu

  3. Kushinagara

  4. Rajgir


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Buddha was born in Lumbini, which is located in present-day Nepal, according to Buddhacharita.

What was the name of the Buddha's wife in Buddhacharita?

  1. Yashodhara

  2. Sita

  3. Draupadi

  4. Kunti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Buddha's wife is named Yashodhara in Buddhacharita.

What was the name of the Buddha's son in Buddhacharita?

  1. Rahula

  2. Angada

  3. Lakshmana

  4. Bharata


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Buddha's son is named Rahula in Buddhacharita.

What was the name of the place where the Buddha attained enlightenment in Buddhacharita?

  1. Bodh Gaya

  2. Sarnath

  3. Kushinagara

  4. Rajgir


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Buddha attained enlightenment at Bodh Gaya, which is located in present-day India, according to Buddhacharita.

What was the name of the first sermon that the Buddha gave after attaining enlightenment in Buddhacharita?

  1. The Four Noble Truths

  2. The Eightfold Path

  3. The Three Jewels

  4. The Five Precepts


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Buddha's first sermon after attaining enlightenment is known as the Four Noble Truths, which are the foundation of Buddhism.

What was the name of the place where the Buddha died in Buddhacharita?

  1. Kushinagara

  2. Kapilavastu

  3. Rajgir

  4. Vaishali


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Buddha died at Kushinagara, which is located in present-day India, according to Buddhacharita.

What was the name of the Buddha's last words in Buddhacharita?

  1. All conditioned things are subject to decay.

  2. Work out your own salvation with diligence.

  3. Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Buddha's last words in Buddhacharita are a combination of all of the above options.

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