Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c36.2724
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c36.2724
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v2.c36.2724
The story was told in reference to a brahmin who tried to steal Anāthapiṇḍika’s good fortune (siri). He perceived that this lay in a white cock, for which he begged. Anāthapiṇḍika gave it to him, but the good fortune left the cock and settled in a jewel. He asked for that also and was given it. But the good fortune went into a club. The club was also asked for, and Anāthapiṇḍika giving it, asked the brahmin to take it and be gone. But the good fortune now settled on Anāthapiṇḍika’s wife. The brahmin then owned defeat, and confessed his intentions to Anāthapiṇḍika, who told the story to the Buddha.¹