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Dasabrāhmana Jātaka (No.495)
Once the Bodhisatta was born as Vidhura, counsellor to
Koravya of the Yudhitthila-gotta, and king of
Indapatta. The king's generosity was
unparalleled, but he gained no satisfaction there from as all the recipients of
his gifts were wicked men. He therefore consulted with Vidhura and, after having
discussed with him the qualities of real virtue, obtained, with Vidhura's help,
five hundred Pacceka Buddhas from the Nandapabbata in Himavā and entertained
them for seven days.
The story was related in reference to the Asadisadāna of Pasenadi. Koravya is
identified with Ananda. J. iv.360-8.

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