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Chapter 2: Collection of Examples
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A young prince, like a lion in the forest, was approached by his father's minister at that place. ||21||
The minister, with his body adorned with jewels and rays of light, bowed to the prince, like a lotus flower blooming in a pond. ||22||
The prince, with his body shining like the sun, was praised by the minister.
"O prince of the Kshatriya clan! This is a great opportunity for you to show your prowess." ||23||
The prince, feeling the humiliation of being defeated by his guru, and unable to bear the insult of his father, thought in his heart. ||24||
"They abandon wealth, they renounce possessions, they give up their kingdom, they abandon their family. Even in death, they do not abandon their dharma." ||25||
"Even in death, they do not abandon their dharma, they are fearless like a lion roaring on a mountain." ||26||
Thinking this, the prince bowed to his father's minister and went to his wife. ||27||
The prince, with his wealth and army, left the city, fearless and strong, like a lion with a sharp sword, ready to destroy his enemies. ||28||
He went to the villages, towns, and cities, with his army, like a small ant carrying a large load. ||29||
There, a cruel and wicked king, always engaged in war, lived happily, with his army and his desires. ||30||
The prince saw a beautiful Kinnara woman there, adorned with ornaments and jewels, and surrounded by guards. ||31||
He sent his servant to her, with love and respect, and the servant said to her. ||32||
"O beautiful woman! Your beauty has captivated my master. O Kinnara! You are a thief of hearts, even from within your home." ||33||
The prince said, "Who is this woman of yours?" The servant replied, "She is the wife of Devadatta, the conqueror of the world." ||34||
The prince said, "I have no faith in women, they are fickle-minded, they are deceitful, they are cunning." ||35||
"Even young women are not to be trusted, they are deceitful and cunning. How can one trust women who are fickle-minded and deceitful?" ||36||
"Their love is based on desire, their bodies are beautiful, but their hearts are not pure. They are like a beautiful flower that has no fragrance." ||37||
"If she does not come, then go and bring her here." The servant said to the woman, "My master wants to see you." ||38||
"Come once, come to my house. The good men are those who are kind and compassionate." ||39||
The prince, thinking that she would come, waited for a while, but she did not come. Then, he struck her with his fist, and she fell to the ground. ||40||
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