5. The Story of Aviṣahya, the Head of a Guild (Dāna)

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Living as the merchant Aviṣahya, the Bodhisattva’s wealth is magically taken away by Śakra to test his charity. Even when reduced to gathering grass for a living, he continues to give away what little he has, proving that true generosity is independent of wealth.

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