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194. The Bodhisatta And The Men Of Proper Observances

Once upon a time when Brahmadatta was reigning in Benares, the Bodhisatta was one of his courtiers.

A fat and badly dressed country woman, who works for hire, was passing near the courtyard of the palace. In order to relieve the nature’s call, she, bending down with her raiment decently gathered round her, accomplished her purpose, and was erect again in a trice.