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82. The Bodhisatta – As Atthisena

Once upon a time when Brahmadatta was reigning in Benares, the Bodhisatta was born in a brahmin household in a certain village, and they called his name young Atthisena. When he grew up, he learned all the arts at Takkasila, and afterwards seeing the misery of desires he took the religious life, and reaching the higher Faculties and Attainments, he dwelt long in the Himalayas; then coming down among men to get salt and vinegar, he reached Benares, and after staying in a garden he came begging next day to the king’s court.