Question

Find the places related to Dharmacakra Pravartana. A. Fourth - Kurukṣetra B. Third - Delhi C. Second - Gṛdhakūṭa D. Fifth - Rājasthāna E. First - Sāranātha Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• A. A and E only
• B. A and B only
• C. C and E only
• D. B and D only

Hint:

Remember the three famous turnings: 1st --- Sarnath, 2nd --- Gṛdhakūṭa (Rajgir), 3rd --- Vaishali/Shravasti traditions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: The doctrine of Dharmacakra Pravartana refers to the Buddha's “Turning of the Wheel of Dharma.” Mahāyāna traditions describe multiple turnings associated with different teachings and locations.

Step 1: Identifying the First Turning. E. First --- Sāranātha The First Turning occurred at Sarnath where the Buddha delivered the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta to the five ascetics, explaining the Four Noble Truths and the Middle Path.

Step 2: Identifying the Second Turning. C. Second --- Gṛdhakūṭa The Second Turning is associated with Gṛdhakūṭa (Vulture Peak) at Rājagṛha, where Prajñāpāramitā and Śūnyatā teachings were expounded.

Step 3: Rejecting incorrect places.
• Kurukṣetra has no connection with Dharmacakra Pravartana.
• Delhi is unrelated to the canonical turnings.
• Rajasthan is not counted among the classical turning sites.

Step 4: Final Conclusion. The correct places are: \[ \boxed{C \text{ and } E} \] Therefore, Option (3) is correct.