Classes and castes too are in upheaval with the wealthy merchants increasing their power and status at the expense of Brahmins and Kshatriyas. Such revolutionary ideas, many stirring events and unexpected resolutions are depicted in Bani Basus new Jataka, which by its very nature must focus on a particular birth of the Buddha.Long established states like Gandhara and Madra are in decline while Magadha, the Middle Country, a newcomer, is on the rise. ![]() ![]() Like the Buddha, Chanak advocates the Rajsangha, a peaceful union of states, in place of an aggressive empire. Perhaps it will be centred on the Dhamma of Tathagatha.These words of Chanak, a scholar from Gandhara, are prescient. This empire of Magadha will gradually spread all over Jambudwipa somewhere near Rajgria, an enormous centre of education will come up, similar to Takshashila.
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