First Flight (Prose): The Sermon at Benares · Class 10 · CBSE English
For how many years did Siddhartha wander before sitting down under a peepal tree where he vowed to stay until enlightenment came?
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For how many years did Siddhartha wander before sitting down under a peepal tree where he vowed to stay until enlightenment came?
- A.Three years
- B.Five years
- C.Seven yearsCorrect answer
- D.Ten years
Solution
After wandering for seven years, Siddhartha finally sat down under a peepal tree, where he vowed to stay until enlightenment came.
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