Multiple choice

In which language did Buddha preach?

  1. Pali

  2. Prakrit

  3. Brahmi

  4. Sanskrit
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Explanation

Buddha preached primarily in Pali, a Prakrit language that was the vernacular of ancient Magadha (modern-day Bihar). Pali was the language of the common people, making Buddha's teachings accessible to all rather than just Sanskrit-speaking Brahmins. The Tripitaka Buddhist scriptures were written in Pali, and it remains the liturgical language of Theravada Buddhism. This choice reflected Buddha's revolutionary approach of teaching in the people's language.

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