Who among the following gave most of his preaching at 'Gridhrakuta'?

The correct answer is Gautama Buddha.

• Gautama Buddha gave most of his preaching at 'Gridhrakuta'.

Key Points

​ Gautama Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama, was an Indian prince who renounced his privileged life to seek spiritual enlightenment.

• After years of wandering and meditation, he attained enlightenment under a bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya, India.
• Following his enlightenment, Buddha began teaching his philosophy and path to enlightenment, known as Buddhism, to others.
• He traveled throughout northern India and Nepal, preaching and teaching in various places.
• One of the most significant places where Buddha gave his sermons was Gridhrakuta, or Vulture's Peak.
  • It is said that Buddha spent many rainy seasons at Gridhrakuta, where he gave several important sermons, including the Lotus Sutra and the Heart Sutra.
• Gridhrakuta is located in Rajgir, Bihar, India, and is considered to be one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites.
• The mountain is shaped like a vulture, hence its name, and is believed to be the site where Buddha preached his most important teachings.

In summary, Gautama Buddha gave most of his preaching at Gridhrakuta, a mountain in Rajgir, Bihar, India, where he delivered many important sermons, including the Lotus Sutra and the Heart Sutra.

Additional Information

• Vardhamana Mahavira
  • 24th Tirthankara of Jainism
  • Born - 540 B.C.(Kundagrama near Vaishali).
  • Clan - Jnatrika clan
  • First sermon - Pava.
  • Mahavira’s symbol - lion.
  • Death- At the age of 72 in 468 B.C. at the Pavapuri in Bihar.
• Guru Nanak Dev
  • ​Born: 15 April 1469, Nankana Sahib
  • Died: 22 September 1539, Kartarpur
  • He was the founder of Sikhism.
  • He is also the first of the ten Sikh Gurus.
• Ramakrishna Paramhansa
  • Born: 18 February 1836, Kamarpukur
  • Died: 16 August 1886, Cossipore
  • He was an Indian Hindu religious leader in the 19th century.
  • He is also the teacher of Swami Vivekananda.