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UPSC History Religious Movement - Jainism, Bhudhism, Bhagavatism and Brahmanism Question Bank Religious Movements: Buddhism, Jainism, etc

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    To whom of his following disciples did Buddha preach his last sermon?

    A)  Anand            

    B)  Sariputra         

    C)  Subhadra          

    D)  Upali               

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Buddha's last ordained disciple was a very old Brahmin in the name of Subhadra who came to pay his last respects to him and asked for ordination. Immediately after ordination, Subhadra attained enlightenment and passed away. Ananda, first cousin of the Buddha and one of Ms Principal disciples, known as his "beloved disciple" and devoted companion. Sariputta or Sariputra was one of two chief, male disciples of Gautama Buddha along with? Moggallana, counterparts to the Bhikkhunis Khema and Uppalavanna, his two chief female disciples. Upali was a monk, one of the ten chief disciples of the Buddha. Before joining the order, he was part of the Royal barber caste and worked as a barber.


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