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228. The Bodhisatta And The Sinners

Once upon a time, when Brahmadatta was king of Benares, the Bodhisatta was born into a courtier’s family. When he came of age, he became the king’s counselor in things temporal and spiritual.

Now one of the king’s court intrigued in the harem, and the king learnt all about it. He thought, “He is a most useful servant; and the woman is dear to me. I cannot destroy these two. I will put a question to some wise man of my court; and if I must put up with it, I will; if not, then I will not.”