Meeting with King Pasenadi from "summary" of The Epic of the Buddha by Chittadhar Hrdaya
One day, the Buddha decided to visit the city of Sravasti. As he walked through the streets, the people of the city came out to greet him, their faces filled with awe and reverence. News of his arrival spread like wildfire, and soon, a great crowd had gathered around him, eager to hear his teachings. Among the crowd was King Pasenadi of Kosala, a powerful ruler known for his wisdom and kindness. When he heard that the Buddha was in the city, he immediately made his way to the gathering, his royal entourage following behind him. As King Pasenadi approached the Buddha, he bowed respectfully and offered him a seat of honor. The Buddha, in turn, greeted the king with a warm smile and asked him how he could be of service. The king, humbled by the presence of the enlightened one, knelt before him and said, "O Blessed One, I seek your guidance on matters of great importance. The people of my kingdom look to me for leadership and wisdom, but I often find myself lost and confused. Please, teach me the path to enlightenment so that I may rule with compassion and justice." The Buddha listened intently to the king's ...
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