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212. The Bodhisatta And The Proud Pupils

Once upon a time, when Brahmadatta reigned in Benares, the Bodhisatta was born a brahmin. When he grew up, he mastered the Three Vedas, became a far famed teacher, and instructed five hundred pupils in sacred verses. These five hundred, having given their best energy to their work, and perfected their learning, said within themselves, “We know as much as our teacher; there is no difference.”