Reading the following excerpt carefully and answer the questions that

1.	Reading the following excerpt carefully and answer the questions that follow: Why were stupas built This is an excerpt from the Mahaparinibbana Sutta, part of the Sutta Pitaka: As the Buddha lay dying, Ananda asked him: “What are we to do Lord, with the remains of the Tathagata (another name for the Buddha)?” The Buddha replied: “Hinder not yourselves Ananda by honouring the remains of the Tathagata. Be zealous, be intent on your own good.” But when pressed further, the Buddha said: “At the four crossroads they should erect a thupa (Pali for stupa) to the Tathagata. And whosoever shall there place garlands or perfume … or make a salutation there, or become in its presence calm of heart, that shall long be to them for a profit and joy.” 1. What are the stupas? 2. Name any three places where stupas were built 3. How did the Begums of Bhopals play a significant role in preserving the Sanchi Stupa?
Answer» 1.(a) Stupas are the sacred places related to Buddhism. (b) Here, relics of Buddha such as bodily remains and daily object used by him are preserved. 2.(a) Bharat (b) Samath (c) Sanchi 3.(a) They donated money for the maintenance of the stupa. (b) Sultan Jehan Begum contributed a lot of money for the erection of a museum and a guest house.

Reading the following excerpt carefully and answer the questions that follow: Why were stupas built This is an excerpt from the Mahaparinibbana Sutta, part of the Sutta Pitaka: As the Buddha lay dying, Ananda asked him: “What are we to do Lord, with the remains of the Tathagata (another name for the Buddha)?” The Buddha replied: “Hinder not yourselves Ananda by honouring the remains of the Tathagata. Be zealous, be intent on your own good.” But when pressed further, the Buddha said: “At the four crossroads they should erect a thupa (Pali for stupa) to the Tathagata. And whosoever shall there place garlands or perfume … or make a salutation there, or become in its presence calm of heart, that shall long be to them for a profit and joy.” 1. What are the stupas? 2. Name any three places where stupas were built 3. How did the Begums of Bhopals play a significant role in preserving the Sanchi Stupa?

Answer»

1.(a) Stupas are the sacred places related to Buddhism.

(b) Here, relics of Buddha such as bodily remains and daily object used by him are preserved.

2.(a) Bharat

(b) Samath

3.(a) They donated money for the maintenance of the stupa.

(b) Sultan Jehan Begum contributed a lot of money for the erection of a museum and a guest house.