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| Wesak 2007 - Sri Lanka | |
The Bodhisattva was once the youngest of one hundred sons of the king of Benares. He heard from the Pacceka Buddhas, who took their meals in the palace, that he would become king of Takkasila if he could reach it without falling a prey to the ogresses who waylaid travellers in the forest. Thereupon, he set out with five of his brothers who wished to accompany him. On the way through the forest the five in succession succumbed to the charms of the ogresses, and were devoured. One ogress followed the Bodhisattva right up to the gates of Takkasila, where the king took her into the palace, paying no heed to the Bodhisattva's warning. The king succumbed to her wiles, and, during the night, the king and all the inhabitants of the palace were eaten by the ogress and her companions. The people, realising the sagacity and strength of will of the Bodhisattva, made him their king. |
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| Issued Country | Sri Lanka |
| Issued Year | 2007 |
| Category | Events Buddhist Arts |
| Type | Commemorative/Special Stamps |