Mourning by disciples from "summary" of The Epic of the Buddha by Chittadhar Hrdaya
When the disciples gathered around the Buddha, their minds were heavy with sorrow. They felt a deep sense of loss, as though a great light had been extinguished from their lives. The air was filled with the echoes of their lamentations, as they mourned the passing of their beloved teacher. Each disciple mourned in their own way, expressing their grief in words and actions that spoke of their profound sorrow. Some wept openly, their tears flowing freely as they grieved for the one who had guided them on the path to enlightenment. Others sat in silence, their hearts heavy with the weight of their loss. Despite their sorrow, the disciples found solace in each other's company. They drew strength from their shared experience of mourning, finding comfort in the knowledge that they were not alone in their grief. Together, they stood as a community unit...
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