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, a merchant from Vara…
…each a festival in Savathi. Instead of returning home, he decides to stay and wait out the seasons. The Buddha observes this and smiles, prompting a conversation with Ananda about the merchant's situation. The …