[144] Bhikkhus, in whatever former birth, former existence, or former abode the Tathāgata, being a human being before, was one who taught carefully a craft (sippa), a branch of knowledge (vijjā), conduct (caraṇa), or an action (kamma), thinking, 'How might these people understand quickly, put it into practice quickly, and not be wearied for long?' — because of having performed and accumulated that kamma … Passing away from there and coming to this state of being, he obtains this mark of a Great Man (mahāpurisalakkhaṇa): he has calves like those of an antelope (eṇijaṅgha).
Endowed with that mark, if he dwells in the home, he becomes a king, a Wheel-Turning Monarch (cakkavatti) … Being a king, what does he gain? Whatever things are worthy of a king, are the appurtenances of a king, the enjoyments of a king, and the things befitting a king — those he obtains quickly. Being a king, this is what he gains … Being a Buddha, what does he gain? Whatever things are worthy of an ascetic (samaṇa), are the appurtenances of an ascetic, the enjoyments of an ascetic, and the things befitting an ascetic — those he obtains quickly. Being a Buddha, this is what he gains.
The Blessed One spoke this matter. Concerning this it is said:
English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.