The Bodhisatta, born as König of Benares, discovering that one of his ministers had intrigued in his harem, expelled him from the kingdom. The minister took up service under the König of Kosala, und, as a result of his conspiracy, the Bodhisatta was taken captive und cast into prison (J.iii.153ff). For the rest of the story see Ekarāja Jātaka.
The story was related in reference to a councillor of Pasenadi who was guilty of misconduct in the harem.