Possessing this mark, if he stays at home he becomes a wheel-turning monarch. And what does he obtain as king? He has a large following of brahmins and householders, people of town and country, treasurers and chief ministers, military officers, guardsmen, ministers, councillors, rulers, tax beneficiaries, and princes. That’s what he obtains as king. And what does he obtain as Buddha? He has a large following of monks, nuns, laymen, laywomen, gods, humans, titans, dragons, and centaurs. That’s what he obtains as Buddha.” The Buddha spoke this matter.

On this it is said: “Among people of good conduct, he was the leader, devoted to a life of principle among the principled. The people followed him, and he experienced the fruit of good deeds in heaven. Having experienced that fruit, he gains a head crowned like a turban. The experts in omens and signs prophesied: ‘He will be leader of the people. Assistants serve him here among men, as they did for him then in the past. If he becomes an aristocrat, ruler of the land, he’ll gain the service of the people. But if that man goes forth, he’ll be sophisticated, proficient in the teachings. Devoted to the virtues of his instruction, the people will become his followers.’”

24–25. One Hair Per Pore, and a Tuft