The Story of Mahadhana, a Merchant
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The Story of Mahadhana,
a Merchant
While residing at the Jetavana Monastery, the Buddha
spoke this verse with reference to Mahadhana, a
merchant from Varanasi.
Once…
The narrative follows Mahadhana, a merchant from Varanasi, who is delayed by heavy rains while trying to reach a festival in Savathi. Instead of returning home, he decides to stay and wait out the sea