Question

According to the panel found at the site of Nagarjunakonda stupa, why was Upali seated nearer to Buddha than the six princes admitted to sangha?

• A. Because Upali was poor.
• B. To show inferiority to the princes.
• C. Because Upali was liked more by Buddha.
• D. To teach humility to the princes.

Answer 1

The correct option is D To teach humility to the princes.

The panel found at site of Nagarjunakonda stupa depicts a story where six princes and a barber named Upali is admitted to the Sangha. Upali is seated nearer to Buddha so that the princes learn humility.