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Gautama was a sage in Hinduism and son of Brahmin sage Dirghatamas who is also mentioned in Jainism and Buddhism. Gautama is mentioned in the Yajurveda, Ramayana, and Gaṇeśa Pūrana and is known for cursing his wife Ahalyā.

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Gautama
said · 2009
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After my nirvana, how will people who eat the flesh of beings deserve to be called disciples of Śākyamuni?

Part VII, Chapter 2: On Killing

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Gautama
said · 2009
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How then can it be compassionate to gorge on other beings' blood and flesh?

Part VII, Chapter 2: On Killing

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Gautama
said · 2006
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Even death is not to be feared by one who has lived wisely.

As quoted in Wisdom for the Soul: Five Millennia of Prescriptions for Spiritual Healing (2006) edited by Larry Chang, p. 193

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Gautama was a sage in Hinduism and son of Brahmin sage Dirghatamas who is also mentioned in Jainism and Buddhism. Gautama is mentioned in the Yajurveda, Ramayana, and Gaṇeśa Pūrana and is known for cursing his wife Ahalyā. Another important story related to Gautama is about the creation of river Godavari, which is also known as Gautami.

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