| J.039 |
Nanda Jaataka |
The bodhisatva was once born as a squire, and he had as a friend another squire who
was old and whose young wife bore him a son. In order that the son might not be deprived
of his wealth, the old squire took his slave Nanda into his confidence and buried
his money, charging Nanda to deliver it to his son after his death. The old man died
and, at his motherís suggestion, the son asked Nanda to show him where the wealth
was buried. Nanda took him to the place in the forest but as soon as he started digging,
the thought of being able to get the money for himself so elated him that he started
to abuse his master. The young man pretended not to hear, and said they would go
some other time. Several times the same thing happened, and at last the son decided
to consult his fatherís friend, the bodhisatva. The latter told him to note where
Nanda started digging, and then to dig there himself and so get the treasure. This
he did, and found the money, which he made Nanda carry home. The story was related
in reference to a co-resident of Sariputta. He was by nature very modest, but when
he went on tour, the attention he received made him proud and insolent. He is identified
with Nanda of the Jataka. |
55/361 |
Jaataka |
Khuddhaka |
J.i.224ff. |
abuse of indispensibility, attentions |