Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v2.c10.s2.t19.9

v2.c10.s2.t19.9

Bāṇa’s evaluation on himself was: highbred, talented, and never pleasing or flattering wealthy and influential persons. Bāṇa claimed himself as a very typical Brahman and acquired the wisdom and knowledge of Sarasvatī, so he did not long for the luxury of palace.