When Buddha entered the capital of King Pransanjit, the King in person came out to
him. He had been a friend of Buddha’s father and had heard of the lad’s
renunciation. So he attempted to persuade Buddha to give up his life as a
wandering beggar and return to the palace, thinking he was doing a service to his
old friend.
Buddha looked into the eyes of Prasanjit and said, “Answer me truthfully. For all
your outer merriment, has your kingdom brought you a single day of happiness?”
Prasanjit lowered his eyes and was silent.
There is no greater joy than to have no cause for sorrow;
No greater wealth than contentment with what one has.
🙂
When Buddha entered the capital of King Pransanjit, the King in person came out to
him. He had been a friend of Buddha’s father and had heard of the lad’s
renunciation. So he attempted to persuade Buddha to give up his life as a
wandering beggar and return to the palace, thinking he was doing a service to his
old friend.
Buddha looked into the eyes of Prasanjit and said, “Answer me truthfully. For all
your outer merriment, has your kingdom brought you a single day of happiness?”
Prasanjit lowered his eyes and was silent.
There is no greater joy than to have no cause for sorrow;
No greater wealth than contentment with what one has.
🙂