Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c23.932
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c23.932
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The Jātaka Commentary contains numerous stories showing that Devadatta’s enmity towards the Buddha was not confined to this life. It had existed during many kappas, and though sometimes he was foiled in his attempts to harm the Bodhisatta, in many cases he succeeded in working his will.¹⁹ The beginning of this enmity, which increased with time, is described in the Serivāṇija Jātaka.