History and Doctrines of the Ajivikas: A Vanished Indian Religion c11.s9.44
History and Doctrines of the Ājīvikas: A Vanished Indian Religion c11.s9.44
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c11.s9.44
These severe strictures of the Buddha upon Makkhali, and the simile of the fisherman in particular, seem to indicate the great success of the latter’s mission. Rather than Mahāvīra it is Makkhali Gosāla who emerges as the Buddha’s chief opponent and most dangerous rival.