Which of the following was/were the wandering ascetic/s? 1. Kondanna 2. Bhaddiya 3. Mahanama How many of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Which of the following was/were the wandering ascetic/s?
1.Kondanna
2.Bhaddiya
3.Mahanama
How many of the statements given above are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] Only three

[D] None

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: Later on, Buddha accompanied by five wandering ascetics – Kondanna, Bhaddiya, Vappa, Mahanama, and Assaji – he practiced severe austerities until his body was almost emaciated.

Source: Poonam Dahiya

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