From which monument did Gautama Buddha propagate his divine knowledge of Buddhism to the world?
Correct Answer: Sarnath Stupa
Subject: history
- Sanchi Stupa
- Sarnath Stupa
- Bodh Gaya Temple
- Nalanda
Explanation: • Sarnath (Deer Park / Isipatana) — site of Buddha's FIRST sermon
• First sermon = Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta — 'Setting the Wheel of Dhamma in Motion'
• Preached to his 5 former companions: Kondanna, Vappa, Bhaddiya, Mahanama, Assaji
• Dhamek Stupa marks the exact spot — built/enlarged by Ashoka, rebuilt in Gupta period
• Lion Capital placed by Ashoka at Sarnath → now India's National Emblem
• 4 sacred sites: Lumbini (birth), Bodh Gaya (enlightenment), Sarnath (first sermon), Kushinagar (death)