10.7 The Story about the Elder Mahā Moggallāna

Elder Moggallāna was murdered by brigands acting on behalf of the naked ascetics; the Buddha explained that in a past life, being swayed by his wife he had murdered his parents, which was why he died in this way in the present life, and then he spoke some verses. Cast: Elder Mahā Moggallāna, King Ajātasattu Keywords: Chief Disciples, Thieves, Killing, Past Lives