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Bhūripañha Jātaka (No.452)
The name given to a section of the
Mahā Ummagga Jātaka, which describes how Mahosadha, having lost the king's
favour, lived with a potter. The deity of the king's parasol put several
questions to the king, but his wise men (Senaka and others) were unable to
answer them. The king then sent messengers with gifts to look for Mahosadha;
they found him in the potter's hut and brought him back. The king expressed
surprise that Mahosadha should have borne him no resentment. Mahosadha pointed
out to him that wise men were incapable of ingratitude or meanness. J. vi.372-6.

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