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162. The Bodhisatta And The Drunken Horses

Once upon a time, when Brahmadatta was king of Benares, the Bodhisatta was born as the son of one of his courtiers, and became the king’s adviser in all things both temporal and spiritual. Word came to the king of a revolt on the frontier. He went there with his army, stopped the revolt, and after which he returned to Benares.

When he came home, he gave order, “As the horses are tired, let them have some juicy food, some grape juice to drink.” The horses took this drink, then retired to their stables and stood quietly each in his stall.