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narratives > last existence > renunciation to princely life > great departure

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great departure  

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  • mahābhiniṣkramaṇa

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  • Prince Siddhārtha leaves the palace at night mounting his horse Kaṇṭhaka and accompanied by his loyal charioteer Chandaka. According to Buddhist literary accounts, spirits support the hooves of the horse to prevent noise and wake up Siddhārtha’s family

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  • 2629481206

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