Bhāviveka’s Proof of the Buddha’s Omniscience in <i>Madhyamakahṛdayakārikā</i> 10.12-14

In the tenth chapter of Madhyamakahṛdayakārikā, which consists 14 verses, Bhāviveka, rejecting Jain view that some episodes Buddha’s life tell us his ignorance, tries to prove omniscience （sarvajñatā）. Madhyamakahṛdayakārikā 10.12-14 deals with following two episodes: Buddha allowed Devadatta, who subsequently tried kill and cause a schism in saṃgha, be ordained as monk; Sunakṣatra, returned lay abused Buddha, monk had him an attendant. The opponent argues is not omniscient because he could foresee their future behavior when them monks. Bhāviveka answers this objection by showing how foresaw behavior, based on Mahāparinirvāṇa-mahāsūtra 大般涅槃経, Upāyakauśalyasūtra 善巧方便経, Kawasaki 1992 regarded source. According （1） if Devadatta were become monk, would king destroy teachings; but （2） do anything Buddha. He also Sunakṣatra accumulate merits （puṇya） while served attendant