The correct answer is (a) Gautam Buddha.
Gautama Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama, was a spiritual teacher who lived in India between the sixth and fourth centuries BCE. He is considered the founder of Buddhism, one of the world’s major religions.
Buddha was born into a wealthy family in the kingdom of Kapilavastu. He was raised in a palace and shielded from the suffering of the world. However, when he was 29 years old, he ventured outside the palace walls and saw the Four Sights: an old man, a sick man, a dead man, and a monk. These sights made him realize that suffering is a part of life, and he decided to leave his home and family in search of enlightenment.
After six years of study and meditation, Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya, India. He then spent the rest of his life teaching others how to achieve enlightenment.
Buddha’s teachings are based on the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. The Four Noble Truths are:
- Suffering exists.
- Suffering is caused by attachment.
- Suffering can be ended.
- The way to end suffering is to follow the Eightfold Path.
The Eightfold Path is a set of eight steps that lead to enlightenment. These steps are:
- Right understanding
- Right thought
- Right speech
- Right action
- Right livelihood
- Right effort
- Right mindfulness
- Right concentration
Buddha’s teachings have had a profound impact on the world. They have inspired millions of people to live more compassionate and ethical lives. They have also helped to promote peace and understanding between different cultures.
Mahatma Gandhi, Mahavir Swami, and Swami Vivekanand were all important figures in Indian history. However, none of them are known as the “Light of Asia.”