According to the chapter 'The Sermon at Benares', which four sights did Prince Siddhartha encounter while out hunting that moved him to renounce his royal life?
Answer
A sick man, an aged man, a funeral procession, and a begging monk
The correct answer is A sick man, an aged man, a funeral procession, and a begging monk — Match this exact sequence with the correct multiple-choice option.
Step-by-step solution
- Recall the initial situation of Prince Siddhartha: he was shielded from world sorrow until he reached twenty-five years of age.
- Identify the specific sequence of sights mentioned in the chapter during his hunting trip.
- The text explicitly states that he first saw a sick man, then an aged man, followed by a funeral procession, and finally a monk begging for alms.
- Match this exact sequence with the correct multiple-choice option.
Common mistake: Confusing the four sights with general examples of suffering not mentioned in the text, such as a dying child or a poor farmer.
Concept tested: Siddhartha Gautama's sights inspiring renunciation
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