Studies in the Origins of Buddhism c8.153

c8.153

Its Jātaka-form also suggests lateness, although it differs in several important respects from the Jātaka of the same name (No. 95 in Fausböll's edition).⁴⁴ It has no Paccuppannavatthu and differs radically in emphasis. According to Rhys Davids No. 95 serves to illustrate "Aniccā sabba-saṅkhārā" etc. Now the present sutta appears to be really addressed to the laity. It points out that king Suddassana got all his glory through the practice of the virtues of Dāna, Dama, and Saṃyama. And the implication is clear enough.