Cp 6 - King Nimi’s Conduct
Translated by Bhikkhu Sujato
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The Conduct Leading to Buddhahood
The Chapter With Akitti
The Perfection of Giving (6th)
King Nimi’s Conduct
“Then again when I was
in the capital city of Mithilā
I was the great king named Nimi,
astute and seeking the good.
Then having had constructed
four halls with four openings,
I provided gifts there
for beasts, birds, men, and so forth.
Clothing and beds,
food and drink to enjoy:
I provided them without let,
performing a great offering.
Suppose a servant is looking
to get a raise from their boss,
they’d seek to fulfill their needs
by body, speech, and mind.
In that way in every life
I shall seek the wisdom born of awakening.
Having pleased beings with gifts,
I wish for the supreme awakening.”