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Buddhacharita: The Life of Buddha in Verse

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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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is the author of Buddhacharita?

  1. Kalidasa
  2. Ashvaghosha
  3. Bhavabhuti
  4. Bharavi
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In which language was Buddhacharita written?

  1. Sanskrit
  2. Prakrit
  3. Pali
  4. Tamil
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many cantos does Buddhacharita have?

  1. 12
  2. 15
  3. 18
  4. 21
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the meter used in Buddhacharita?

  1. Anushtubh
  2. Vasantatilaka
  3. Sragdhara
  4. Arya
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

  1. Suddhodana
  2. Anjana
  3. Dasharatha
  4. Janaka
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

  1. Maya
  2. Devaki
  3. Gandhari
  4. Kunti
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Where was the Buddha born according to Buddhacharita?

  1. Lumbini
  2. Kapilavastu
  3. Kushinagara
  4. Rajgir
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

  1. Yashodhara
  2. Sita
  3. Draupadi
  4. Kunti
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

  1. Rahula
  2. Angada
  3. Lakshmana
  4. Bharata
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

  1. Bodh Gaya
  2. Sarnath
  3. Kushinagara
  4. Rajgir
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

  1. Kushinagara
  2. Kapilavastu
  3. Rajgir
  4. Vaishali
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
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