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GK QUESTION#2171

The title “Buddha” given to Siddhartha Gautama signifies which of the following meanings?

  1. AThe enlightened oneCorrect answer
  2. BThe supreme ruler
  3. CThe divine messenger
  4. DThe royal teacher
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A. The enlightened one

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Buddha means an awakened or enlightened one. The title refers to awakening rather than royal or divine authority.

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