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Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)

Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

The Bodhisatta was once born as Adasamukha, son of Janasandha, king of Benares. Adasamukha became king at the age of seven, having successfully solved the problems set him by his courtiers.

Janasandha had a servant named Gamani Canda who, being old, retired when Adasamukha came to the throne. But various mishaps befell Gamani Canda, and he was charged on various counts by different people. As he was being brought to the king to receive punishment, he was asked by several persons to convey messages to the king, and to find out from him solutions for their troubles.

The king listened to the charges brought against Gamani and to his explanation of them. Convinced of Gamanis innocence, he passed sentences which ultimately brought gain to Gamani. The king then proceeded to solve the problems contained in the messages brought by Gamani. He gave to Gamani the village in which he lived, free from all taxes, and there Gamani lived happily to the end of his days.

The story was told by the Buddha to certain monks who had been discussing his wisdom.

Gamani Canda is identified with Ananda. In the story he is referred to also as Gamani, Canda Gamani and Canda. J.ii.297-310.

context information

Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).

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Partial matches: Gamani, Jataka, Canda.

Full-text: Gamani Canda, Adasamukha.

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