Ankit Malik

The story of Great Gautama Buddha and teachings

The Birth of Gautama and early life : Siddhartha Gautama, often known as the Buddha, was born in a tiny kingdom at the base of the Himalayas about 567 BCE. His father was the Shakya clan's head. The brahmins allegedly foretold that he would either become a world emperor or a renowned sage twelve years before his birth. His father held him within the walls of the palace to keep him from becoming an ascetic. Having been protected from the outside world, amused by dancing girls, educated by brahmins, and taught in archery, swordsmanship, wrestling, swimming, and running, Gautama grew up in opulent royal comfort. When he reached marriageable age, he wed Gopa, who had a son. He had everything, as we may say today.However, it was insufficient. Something lured him outside the castle walls, something as tenacious as his own shadow. He came across three uncomplicated things there in Kapilavastu's streets: a sick man, an elderly guy, and a body being brought to the cremation grounds. Nothing in his carefree existence had adequately prepared him for this situation. He was unable to sleep after learning that everyone is susceptible to illness, ageing, and death from his charioteer.