37b: Ajātasattu – 1346 

 

become a Paccekabuddha, because of his grudge that he had long 
harboured, he committed two deeds with immediate result (

ānantariya-

kamma

) by creating schism (

Saṅgha-bhedaka-kamma

) and causing a 

Buddha’s blood to flow (

lohituppādaka-kamma

) which were very serious 

crimes. Taking these into consideration, it may be understood that future 
Paccekabuddhas and future disciples are not so invulnerable. It may also 
be understood therefore that King Ajātasattu missed his opportunity to 
gain Stream-entry knowledge in the present life because of his parricide 
and that he will later on become a Paccekabuddha by the name of Vijitāvī 
in accordance with the law of Paccekabuddha Awakening (

Pacceka-

buddha-bodhi-niyāma

). This is the view of the other teachers. You can 

choose between these two views what you think is more reasonable. These 
notes are based on the sub-commentary. 

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