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Once the Bodhisatta was king of Takkasilā. Brahmadatta, king of Benares, marched on his city with a large army, hoping to capture it; but on seeing the towers on the city gates, he took fright and fled. The story was told in reference to a mendicant who loved arguing. He could find no one to contradict him until he came to Sāvatthi, where was the Buddha. Forthwith he set off for Jetavana; but on seeing the gate towers, he fled (J.ii.216ff). See also Dutiya Palāyi Jātaka. Updated: 15 September 2011 http://What-Buddha-Said.net/library/DPPN/pa/palayi_jat_229.htm |
