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87. The Bodhisatta – As Prince Dighavu

The Bodhisatta was born as Prince of Kosala. King of Benares invaded Kosala and killed the king and queen. Now prince Dighavu, having found the king of Benares in the forest, seized him by his top-knot and said, “Now will I cut into fourteen pieces the murderer who slew my father and mother.” And at the very moment when he drew his sword, he recalled the advise given him by his parents and he thought, “Though I should sacrifice my own life, I will not trample under foot their counsel. I will content myself with frightening him.”