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  Menthaka Setthi

 

Thailand

Mendaka, in Thai known as Menthaka Setthi, was a wealthy, generous follower of the Buddha, famed for his charitable acts and symbolic golden goats, believed to be rewards for his past virtues. His life exemplifies ethical wealth and compassion in Buddhist teachings. He is here depicted with a magical goat, which possesses the ability to produce gold coins whenever it is stroked or touched by Mendaka.

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