Question

Arrange the life events of the Buddha in order: \[ \text{A. Mahaparinirvana} \] \[ \text{B. Prathama Upanyasa} \] \[ \text{C. Abhinishkramana} \] \[ \text{D. Mara Vijaya} \] \[ \text{E. Dream of Mayadevi} \]

• A. E, D, C, A, B
• B. E, C, D, B, A
• C. B, C, D, A, E
• D. E, B, C, D, A

Hint:

Buddha life sequence: \[ \text{Birth story} \rightarrow \text{Great Departure} \rightarrow \text{Victory over Mara} \rightarrow \text{First Sermon} \rightarrow \text{Mahaparinirvana} \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept:
The life of Buddha is represented in Buddhist art through important events. These events are often shown in murals, sculptures and narrative panels.

Step 1: Start with Dream of Mayadevi.
Dream of Mayadevi is connected with the birth story of Buddha. So, the first event is: \[ E = \text{Dream of Mayadevi} \]

Step 2: Place Abhinishkramana.
Abhinishkramana means the Great Departure, when Siddhartha left palace life. So, the second event is: \[ C = \text{Abhinishkramana} \]

Step 3: Place Mara Vijaya.
Mara Vijaya refers to Buddha's victory over Mara before enlightenment. So, the third event is: \[ D = \text{Mara Vijaya} \]

Step 4: Place Prathama Upanyasa.
Prathama Upanyasa means the first sermon after enlightenment. So, the fourth event is: \[ B = \text{Prathama Upanyasa} \]

Step 5: Place Mahaparinirvana.
Mahaparinirvana is the final passing away of Buddha. So, it comes last: \[ A = \text{Mahaparinirvana} \] Thus, the correct order is: \[ E \rightarrow C \rightarrow D \rightarrow B \rightarrow A \] Hence: \[ \boxed{\text{(B) E, C, D, B, A}} \]