Which statement from the given options is NOT correct?

Correct option is C

Correct Answer: (C) Charak was the personal physician of Gautam Buddha.

• Charak was a renowned physician in ancient India, known for his contributions to Ayurveda. He was associated with the court of King Kanishka of the Kushan dynasty, not with Gautam Buddha.
• The personal physician of Gautam Buddha was Jivaka Komarabhacca, who was a highly skilled doctor and treated many monks and even the Buddha himself.

Information Booster:

1. Upagupta's influence on Ashoka: Upagupta, a Buddhist monk, played a crucial role in guiding Emperor Ashoka towards Buddhism after the Kalinga War.
2. Buddhist Scriptures in Pali: The Tripitaka, the core Buddhist scriptures, were primarily written in Pali.
3. Jivaka Komarabhacca: He was the real personal physician of Gautam Buddha and was known for his advanced medical knowledge.
4. Birthplace of Gautam Buddha: He was born in Lumbini, which is in present-day Nepal.
5. Charak and Ayurveda: Charak is famous for "Charaka Samhita," a foundational text in Ayurveda.
6. Ashoka and Buddhism: Ashoka embraced Buddhism after the Kalinga War (261 BCE) and promoted it across Asia.