| J.307 |
Palaasa Jaataka |
Once a poor brahmin paid great honour to a judas-tree (palasa) hoping thereby to
get some benefit. One day, the resident tree sprite appeared before him in disguise
and asked why he honoured the tree. Pleased with his answer, the sprite revealed
treasure which lay buried under the tree. The story was related to Ananda as he stood
weeping leaning against the lintel when the Buddha was dying. The Buddha sent for
him and told him not to grieve as his services to the Buddha would not be fruitless.
Ananda is identified with the poor brahmin. |
58/419 |
Jaataka |
Khuddhaka |
J.iii.023ff. |
praise, respect |