Teaching Minister Varsakara the "Seven Principles of Prosperity for a Country"

King Ajatasatru of Magadha wanted to declare war on his neighbor, the Kingdom of Vrji, because of their hostile relationship. He sent his minister, Varsakara, to the Buddha for advice. Aware of Varsakara's intentions, the Buddha indirectly explained to him, through a conversation with Ananda, that Vrji upheld the seven principles for prosperity and would never fall. After Varsakara heard this, he thoroughly understood and respectfully took his leave. Indeed, the intelligent King Ajatasatru followed the advice of the Buddha and did not attack Vrji. Thus, the Buddha prevented an impending war by making use of the "Seven Principles of Prosperity."