With reference to ancient India, Gautama Buddha was generally known by which of the following epithets

With reference to ancient India, Gautama Buddha was generally known by which of the following epithets?
1. Nayaputta
2. Shakyamuni
3. Tathagata
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 and 3 only*

(c)

1, 2 and 3

(d)

None of the above are epithets of Gautama Buddha

Answer:

(b)

Core Books/NCERT

Explanation

Answer: (b) • Nayaputta: This is not an epithet generally associated with Gautama Buddha. It is more commonly associated with Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, who was also known as Nigantha Nataputta or Nayaputta. • Shakyamuni: This is an epithet of Gautama Buddha, meaning “Sage of the Shakyas”. Gautama Buddha was a member of the Shakya clan. • Tathagata: This is another epithet of Gautama Buddha, meaning “Thus-Gone One” or “Thus-Come One”, which he often used to refer to himself in the scriptures. https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/pib-2550th-bhagwan-mahavir-nirvan-mahotsav/