Prakrit Proper Names (Agamic Index I) v1.c5.577

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Abhaa is said to be proficient in all the sastras and statecraft. He even looked after all the duties of the king. He married the daughter of Sena(3) the sister of king Sena.7 He helped a Vidya and in exchange he learnt some lore from him.8 He invoked a deity and fulfilled the pregnancy longing of her step-mother Dharini(1).9 He helped his father eloping with Cellana from Vesali.10 A peculiar pregnant longing of Cellana was very cleverly fulfilled by him. To foster friendship with Addaa(2) he presented an image of Titthayar Usaha(1) to him. Sulasa was his friend. Abhaa on the strength of his paramik buddhi deceived king Pajjoya and made him retreat from Rayagiha. Pajjoya took revenge by getting Abhaa captured with the help of a courtezan. He was then carried to Ujjeni. But on account of his wisdom and valuable suggestions he was soon released by Pajjoya and they became friends. Pajjoya got pleased with Abhaa because the latter pointed out that there was poison in the sweets (modaka) brought by Lohajamgha. He suggested the way of subduing a mad elephant Nalagiri. He showed the plan of putting out the devastating fire and lastly he suggested the remedy of undoing a calamity caused by a deity.6 After his release Abhaa did not sit quiet. He again thought of a plan of abducting Pajjoya in daylight. He played the trick of a physician and by the stratagem of a fictitious mad king he took away Pajjoya to Rayagiha. This is an example of his paramiki buddhi.7