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The Sermon at Benares — Syllabus

Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 10 · English

What The Sermon at Benares covers in Madhya Pradesh Board Class 10 English: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · Madhya Pradesh Board Class 10 English · 2026-27

Topics in The Sermon at Benares

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1. Background of the Buddha

  • Gautama Buddha began life as Prince Siddhartha Gautama in northern India.
  • At twelve, he was sent away for schooling in Hindu sacred scriptures and returned four years later to marry a princess.
  • He lived as royalty for ten years with his wife and son before seeing the four sights: a sick man, an aged man, a funeral procession, and a monk begging for alms.
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2. Kisa Gotami’s grief and search for medicine

  • Kisa Gotami had only one son, and he died.
  • In her grief, she carried the dead child from neighbour to neighbour asking for medicine.
  • People told her, 'She has lost her senses. The boy is dead.'
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3. The sermon and its message

  • The Buddha teaches that life is troubled, brief, and full of pain.
  • All beings are subject to death, whether young or old, wise or foolish.
  • No relative can save another person from death.
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4. Literary and thematic importance

  • The story is both narrative and teaching.
  • The Buddha’s wisdom is shown through simple actions and direct speech.
  • The chapter uses a moral example to teach acceptance.

Key Concepts

Central concept: The Sermon at Benares: Buddha's teaching on suffering, death, and peace of mind

Gautama BuddhaKisa GotamiSuffering and griefImpermanence of lifeAcceptance and peace of mindMustard-seed testBenaresLiterary style and imagery

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What are the important topics in The Sermon at Benares for Madhya Pradesh Board Class 10 English?
Key topics in The Sermon at Benares include Background of the Buddha, Kisa Gotami’s grief and search for medicine, The sermon and its message, Literary and thematic importance. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Madhya Pradesh Board Class 10 board exam.
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