Which of these statements accurately describes Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism?

a. He saw a contradiction between the teachings of the Hindu sacred texts and rituals and the state of humankind.

b. He had decided at an early age to become a Hindu priest. He felt compelled to spread Hinduism to all areas of the world.

c. He believed he had been put on Earth to lead a rebellion against the Hindu priests.

d. He believed the adoption of Judaism would be the only path to salvation for Hindus.

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Piper Mccullough

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10 June, 15:29

Which of these statements accurately describes Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism?

a. He saw a contradiction between the teachings of the Hindu sacred texts and rituals and the state of humankind.

b. He had decided at an early age to become a Hindu priest. He felt compelled to spread Hinduism to all areas of the world.

c. He believed he had been put on Earth to lead a rebellion against the Hindu priests.

d. He believed the adoption of Judaism would be the only path to salvation for Hindus.

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Harley · Answer 1

The answer is : a. He saw a contradiction between the teachings of the Hindu sacred texts and rituals and the state of Humankind.

He was a prince who never went outside his palace until he grew older. He were taught that in Hindu that all people will live in peace and prosperity. One day, he stepped out of his palace and he witnessed with his own eyes the pathetic state of his people outside the palace who lived in miseries. That's the moment when he decided to leave his palace and seek the path of righteousness