Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c18.87
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c18.87
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Janasandha Jātaka (No. 468).—The Bodhisatta was once born as Janasandha, son of Brahmadatta, king of Benares. He studied at Takkasilā. On becoming king he built six almonries and there daily distributed six thousand pieces of money. He ruled righteously and his kingdom was free from all wickedness. On the fifteenth day of every month he assembled all his people, beginning with the women of his household, and preached to them the ways of righteousness.