Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c18.439

v1.c18.439

⁴ Vin. i. 279 f.; DhA. (ii. 164 f.), relates a like occurrence in another connection. When the Buddha’s foot was injured by the splinter from the rock hurled by Devadatta, he had to be carried from Maddakucchi to Jīvaka’s Ambavana. There Jīvaka applied an astringent, and having bandaged the wound, left the city expecting to return in time to remove it. But by the time he did return, the city gates were closed and he could not enter. He was greatly worried because he knew that if the bandage remained on all night the Buddha would suffer intense pain. But the Buddha read his thoughts and removed the bandage. See also J. v. 333.