| Sutta Name | Nikaya | Vagga | Academic | PTS | PSA Plae | Keywords | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esukaarii | Majjhima | Majjhimapa.n.naasa, Braahmana Vagga | MN.096 | M.ii.177ff. | 21/372 | caste, equality | Buddha teaches that the caste system has been laid down by Brahmins artificially. In fact all four castes alike can live a good life (which is true service) and following the Dhamma (which is true wealth). At the end of the discourse, Esukari declares himself a follower of the Buddha. |
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