[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Dictionary of Pali Proper Names](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937) › v2.c29.380 # Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c29.380 Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c29.380 - **Language:** English ### [v2.c29.380](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c29.380) Bimbisāra’s affection for the Buddha was unbounded. When the Licchavis sent Mahāli, who was a member of Bimbisāra’s retinue, to beg the Buddha to visit Vesāli, Bimbisāra did not himself try to persuade the Buddha to do so, but when the Buddha agreed to go he repaired the whole road from Rājagaha to the Ganges—a distance of five leagues—for the Buddha to walk upon; he erected a rest-house at the end of each league, and spread flowers of five different colours knee-deep along the whole way. Two parasols were provided for the Buddha and one for each monk. The king himself accompanied the Buddha in order to look after him, offering him flowers and perfume and all requisites throughout the journey, which lasted five days. Arrived at the river, he fastened two boats together decked with flowers and jewels and followed the Buddha’s boat into the water up to his neck. When the Buddha had gone, the king set up an encampment on the river bank, awaiting his return; he then escorted him back to Rājagaha with similar pomp and ceremony.¹⁶ - [Previous: v2.c29.379](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c29.379) - [Next: v2.c29.381](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c29.381) - [Up: v2.c29](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c29) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c29.380](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.malalasekera-1937.v2.c29.380) · Pramāṇa