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3.1

D

ue to the greatness of the reward, no gift is small when offered to a superior recipient with a faithful mind.

Tradition has handed down the following story.

When he was a Bodhi·sattva, our Lord is said to have ruled over Koshala. The splendor of his godlike perfection surpassed even his abundant royal qualities, distinguished though they were, including accomplishments in vigor, guidance, strength, and power.

Adorned by godlike perfection,

his virtues radiated even more,

just as autumn enhances

the splendor of moonbeams.

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Fortune belonged to him but to other kings

she dispensed both anger and favor.

Abandoning his enemies, proud though they were,

she was like an affectionate lover to his subjects.

As virtue was inherent in his nature,

he had no cruel thoughts at the torment of his foes.

But so expansive was the devotion of his subjects

that Prosperity displayed no love for his enemies.