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The great sage, adorned with the brilliance of the Taluk Samahasamani, who has conquered the ocean of worldly desires, resides in the abode of the liberated soul, like a fragrant flower blooming in a garden. He is the embodiment of compassion, radiating joy and peace, like a cool breeze on a hot summer day. He is the embodiment of the five virtues, the perfect example of a liberated soul, a beacon of hope for all beings.
He entered the king's palace and sat on the guest seats. There, he was treated with the utmost respect, like a precious jewel adorned with the finest ornaments. He was offered the finest food and drink, a feast fit for a king. He was showered with gifts, like a raincloud showering the earth with its bounty.
The king, overwhelmed with gratitude, offered him anything he desired. The sage, however, remained unmoved, his heart filled with compassion for all beings. He saw the suffering caused by wealth and greed, and he knew that true happiness lay in detachment. He saw the king's desire for wealth as a sign of his attachment to the material world, and he knew that this attachment would only lead to suffering.
The sage, in his infinite wisdom, saw the king's true need. He saw the king's desire for a son, and he knew that this desire was rooted in the king's fear of death. He knew that the king's desire for wealth was a way of trying to control his destiny, to escape the inevitable cycle of birth and death.
The sage, in his infinite compassion, offered the king a gift that was far more valuable than any material possession. He offered the king the gift of detachment, the gift of liberation from the cycle of birth and death. He offered the king the gift of true happiness, the happiness that comes from living a life of virtue and compassion.
The king, however, was unable to understand the sage's wisdom. He was blinded by his desire for wealth and power. He could not see the true value of the sage's gift. He could not see that true happiness lay not in the pursuit of material possessions, but in the pursuit of virtue and compassion.
The sage, seeing the king's blindness, left the palace, his heart filled with sadness. He knew that the king would never understand the true meaning of liberation. He knew that the king would continue to chase after wealth and power, and that he would never find true happiness.
The sage left the palace, his heart filled with compassion for all beings. He knew that the king was not alone in his blindness. He knew that many people were trapped in the cycle of birth and death, blinded by their desire for wealth and power. He knew that the only way to break free from this cycle was to live a life of virtue and compassion.
The sage left the palace, his heart filled with hope. He knew that there were still people in the world who were seeking true happiness. He knew that there were still people who were open to the teachings of liberation. He knew that there was still hope for the world.