| J.008 |
Gaamani Jaataka |
The bodhisatva was the teacher of Sa.mvara, youngest of the hundred sons of the king
of Benares. When he had finished his studies, the king offered him a province, but
at the suggestion of his teacher, he preferred to live near his father. There, acting
on the bodhisatvaís advice, he won all hearts and at the death of his father, the
courtiers made him king. The brothers protested, and Sa.mvara, again following his
teacherís advice, divided his fatherís wealth among them. The brothers, led by Uposatha,
then acknowledged him king. The story was related to a monk who had dwelt in the
forest and had then given up striving. He is identified with Sa.mvara and Sariputta
with Uposatha. See also Aliinacitta
Jataka and Sa.mvara
Jataka. |
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Jaataka |
Khuddhaka |
J.i.136ff |
endearing |