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Angulimala - 47: King Pasenadi pays homage to the BuddhaBUDDHISM: After paying his salutation to the Buddha, he sat down respectfully in front of the Enlightened One. The Buddha noticed that on this occasion, the king and his detachment of soldiers were in full battle gear. Although He was well aware of his intentions, the Enlightened One inquired from him the reason for his military preparedness.
Smilingly, He asked “What is it that troubles you O’Great King that you are in full readiness for war? Has Kosala been attacked by a neighbouring kingdom? Is it that King Seniya Bimbisara of Magadha has provoked you? Or is it because the Licchavi Princes of Vesali are troubling you? Or is it that some adversary has posed a threat to you?” King Pasenadi assured the Buddha that he had not geared himself to wage war on any of the neighbouring kingdoms. He disclosed that instead he had mobilized a military expedition to capture just a single highway bandit. The Buddha then enquired as to the identity of this bandit. The king replied “Enlightened One, he is the fearsome serial killer, Angulimala who has caused my subjects around the Jalini Forest to abandon their homes and flee for their lives.” The Buddha was mindful of the possibility of Angulimala Thera’s entry into the Bhikkhu Order being misconstrued by the king and his ministers. |
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