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Angulimala - 68:
Villagers attack Angulimala Thera
BUDDHISM: One day, when Arahant Angulimala went on 'Pindapatha'
in the village, an angry mob of villagers attacked him with stones. A
large piece of stones landed like a missile right on his forehead and
caused a deep cut. Blood gushed from the gaping wound. More stones were
hurled at him as he felt dizzy and fell to the ground.
The angry villagers ran upto him and let loose their pent-up hatred.
They beat up Arahant Angulimala mercilessly. They assaulted him with
iron rods and wooden poles with brutal vengeance. Arahant Angulimala's
robes were severely tattered and his begging bowl broken into two. Blood
streamed from the injuries inflicted all over his body. His inner robes
were soaked with blood.
When his body showed no sign of movement, they feared he was dead.
They left him and disappeared into the village.
In spite of the severe injuries and great pain he suffered, Arahant
Angulimala did not raise so much as a finger to ward the vengeful mob
off. Instead, he drew strength and resolve from his Upekkha and received
all their brutal blows without a single protest.
To be continued |
