Who gave his first sermon in Sarnath?

Correct option is A

Buddha gave his first sermon at Sarnath, near Varanasi, after attaining enlightenment. This sermon is known as the "Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta," where he taught the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, marking the beginning of his teaching journey.

• Buddha delivered his first sermon to his five former companions at Sarnath.
• Sarnath is one of the holiest places in Buddhism, symbolizing the start of the Buddha's mission to spread his teachings.
• The sermon laid the foundation for the Buddhist philosophy of overcoming suffering through the path of enlightenment.
• Sarnath remains an important pilgrimage site for Buddhists worldwide.
• The location of the sermon is marked by the Dhamek Stupa, a significant Buddhist monument.
• This event occurred around 528 BCE, shortly after Buddha's enlightenment.

• Mahavir : Mahavir, the 24th Tirthankara in Jainism, gave his teachings in various places, but Sarnath was not associated with him.
• Shankaracharya : Shankaracharya was a philosopher and theologian who revived Advaita Vedanta, but he did not give his first sermon in Sarnath.
• Parshvanath : Parshvanath was the 23rd Tirthankara in Jainism, known for his teachings, but his sermons were not associated with Sarnath.