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239. The Bodhisatta and the Treasure

Once upon a time when Brahmadatta was reigning in Benares, the Bodhisatta came to life again and was appointed as a Minister. Another Minister, a friend of his, was an old man but had a young wife. She gave birth to a son. The old Minister said to himself, “as soon as I am dead, this girl, being so young will marry again and spend all my money, instead of handing it over to my son. Wouldn’t it be my best course to bury my money safely in the ground?”