Historical Geography of Ancient India c8.339

c8.339

In the Buddhist age king Sumitra of Mithilā devoted himself to the practice and study of the true Law (Beal, Romantic Legend of Śākya Buddha, p. 30). King Vedeha of Mithilā had four sages to instruct him in Law (Jātaka, VI, 333). His son was educated at Taxila (J.A.S.B., XII, 1916). A young man of Mithilā named Piṅguttara came to Taxila and studied under a famous teacher. He soon completed his education (Jātaka, VI, 347ff.). A Brahmin of Mithilā named Brahmāyu was well versed in history, grammar and casuistry and was endowed with all the marks of a great man (Majjhima, II, pp. 133-34).