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English · 2026 · 3 marks
CBSE 2026 · Region 3 · Set 3 · Q8
Why did Kisa Gotami, in her grief, fail to realize the universality of death and what does she ask for despite the impossibility of reviving the…
Why did Kisa Gotami, in her grief, fail to realize the universality of death and what does she ask for despite the impossibility of reviving the dead ? (The Sermon at Benares)
Official answer
Kisa’s grief
the loss of her only child filled her with grief
she viewed the death of her son as an exceptional tragedy
her motherly instinct and attachment blinded her to the reality of mortality
Seeks Help
she asked for a cure
she asked others to revive her son / bring him back to life
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