Buddha & Dustman
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Buddha & Dustman
SIDDHARTHA GAUTAMA, known as the BUDDHA ( Enlightened One ) He shows that he has relinquished aristocratic pretensions by befriending a low-caste refuse collector Date: 563? BC - 483? BC
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Aristocratic Buddha Caste Collector Dustman Enlightened Gautama Pretensions Refuse Siddhartha
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In this profound and evocative image, Siddhartha Gautama, also known as the Buddha or the Enlightened One, is depicted in a moment of profound connection with a low-caste dustman. The scene, believed to have taken place around the 6th century BC, challenges the rigid social hierarchies of the time. Siddhartha Gautama, born into a noble family in what is now Nepal or India, renounced his privileged life at the age of 29 in search of enlightenment. He spent six years as an ascetic, subjecting himself to extreme hardships, before realizing that a middle path between self-indulgence and self-mortification was the way to true spiritual growth. In this image, the Buddha, dressed in the simple robes of an ascetic, is shown reaching out to touch the hand of a dustman, a member of the lowest caste in Indian society. This act of compassion and friendship defied the social norms of the time, which kept the upper classes isolated from those considered untouchable. The dustman, with a humble and reverent expression, returns the gesture, acknowledging the profound connection between all beings, regardless of social status. This powerful image serves as a reminder of the Buddha's teachings of compassion, non-attachment, and the interconnectedness of all things. The exact date of this scene is not known, but it is believed to have occurred during the Buddha's extensive travels throughout India, during which he taught countless people the path to enlightenment. This image, with its timeless message of unity and compassion, continues to inspire and captivate audiences around the world.
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