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The Bodhi·sattva’s calmness clearly demonstrated his out­ standing fortitude. Filled with respect for the ascetic virtue the Bodhi·sattva displayed, the king had this thought: “This brahmin must have meant something else by his words and I must have acted rashly in ignorance of this.” Reflecting this way, he addressed the Bodhi·sattva with the following words:

“Who is this other you did not release,

though he struggled against you,

like rising dust cannot escape a raincloud?

Whom did you compel to be calm just now?”

The Bodhi·sattva replied:

“Listen, Your Majesty:

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When he appears, one is blind.

When he disappears, one can clearly see.

He rose in me but I did not release him.

He is anger, an affliction of his own support.

When he appears in men,

their ill-wishers rejoice.

He rose in me but I did not release him.

He is anger, a delight to one’s enemies.

When he surfaces,

no good is done.

Anger causes blindness

and I quelled him.