What is the name of the famous doctor in the court of King Bimbisara who was the personal physician of Lord Buddha?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Jeevak

Explanation:

• Jeevak Kaumarbhritya was the most renowned physician and surgeon in ancient India during the 5th century BCE.

• He served as the royal physician in the court of King Bimbisara of Magadha at Rajgriha (modern-day Rajgir).

• He was a contemporary and a devoted follower of Lord Buddha, serving as his personal physician and providing medical care to the Buddhist Sangha.

• Jeevak is credited with performing complex surgeries, including brain surgery and abdominal surgery, as documented in Buddhist Pali texts.

• He studied medicine for seven years at the famous ancient university of Taxila under the guidance of the sage Atreya.

Information Booster: 

• According to Buddhist tradition, Jeevak was the son of the courtesan Salavati and was raised by Prince Abhaya, a son of King Bimbisara.

• The "Jivakarama Vihara" in Rajgir was a mango orchard gifted by Jeevak to Lord Buddha so that he could treat the monks and stay close to the Buddha.

Additional Knowledge: 

Ajatashatru (Option a)

• He was the son of King Bimbisara and succeeded him as the ruler of the Magadha Empire.

• He is known for patronizing the First Buddhist Council held at Rajgriha shortly after the Buddha's death.

Sariputta (Option b)

• He was one of the two chief male disciples of Lord Buddha (the other being Moggallana).

• He was renowned for his wisdom and is often depicted as the "General of the Dharma."

Rahula (Option d)

• He was the only son of Siddhartha Gautama (Lord Buddha) and Princess Yashodhara.

• He later became a monk and was known as the first novice (Samanera) in the Buddhist tradition.