Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c6.3420
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c6.3420
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One day the sword-testing brahmin was standing in the sun when the false tip of his nose melted and fell off. He stood hanging his head for very shame. "Never mind," laughed the king, "sneezing is bad for some, but good for others. A sneeze lost you your nose, but a sneeze won for me both my throne and my queen."