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Prelims 2024 · Ancient History · Question 34

With reference to ancient India, Gautama Buddha was generally known by which of the following epithets?

  1. Nayaputta
  2. Shakyamuni
  3. Tathagata.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1, 2 and 3
  4. None of the above are epithets of Gautama Buddha

Answer

2 and 3 only

  1. Nayaputta — This epithet is associated with Mahavira (Jaina tradition: Nataputta/Nayaputta), not Gautama Buddha. Verdict: Incorrect.

  2. Shakyamuni — Buddha is widely known as Shakyamuni, meaning the sage of the Shakya clan. Verdict: Correct.

  3. Tathagata — This is a well-known self-referential epithet used by the Buddha in Buddhist texts. Verdict: Correct.

Hence, 2 and 3 only are correct.

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