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94. The Bodhisatta – As The King’s Horse
Once upon a time when Brahmadatta was reigning in Benares, the Bodhisatta came to life as a thoroughbred Sindh horse and was made the king’s horse fully decorated. He was fed on exquisite three-year old rice. He was given all the comforts.
All the kings round coveted the kingdom of Benares. Once seven kings encompassed Benares, and sent a missive to the king, saying, “Either yield up your kingdom to us or fight.”