“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.”
King Nimi’s Conduct
Cp 6 · Nimirājacariya
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Translation by Bhikkhu Sujato · SuttaCentral · CC0
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