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The Sermon at Benares, Introduction, , The Sermon at Benares throws, light upon the early life of Lord, Buddha who was originally born, as a prince in the royal family. On, being exposed to the sufferings, of the world which he was earlier, shielded from, he left his, priesthood and went in search of, salvation thus leaving all the, worldly pleasures behind. Upon, attaining spiritual awakening, he, gave his first sermon in the city, of Benares hereby making a lady, named Kisa Gotami realize that, men are mortal and a wise, person should not grieve at what, is bound to happen for it only, enhances pain and suffering.