Ancient Wisdom - Buddhist Tale - A Mothers Wise Advice Violence)
Ancient Wisdom - Buddhist Tale - A Mothers Wise Advice Violence)
Ancient Wisdom - Buddhist Tale - A Mothers Wise Advice Violence)
The prince's mother, the Queen of Benares, heard of this threat from
her son. She was a gentle and kind woman who wanted to prevent
violence and suffering and killing. So she sent a message to her son
- "There is no need for the risks of battle. It would be wiser to close
every entrance to the city. Eventually the lack of food, water and
firewood will wear down the citizens. Then they will give the city to
you without any fighting."
The prince decided to follow his mother's wise advice. His army
blockaded the city for seven days and nights. Then the citizens
captured their unlawful king, cut off his head, and delivered it to the
prince. He entered the city triumphantly and became the new King of
Benares.