In
the first few days after Siddhartha's birth, a sage named Asita came
to pay his respects to parents and child. After seeing the baby,
Asita said:
“If
your son decides to stay with you and become a king, he will be the
greatest king in history. He will rule a vast realm and bring his
people much peace and happiness. But if he decides not to become a
king, his future will be even greater. He will become a great
teacher, showing all people how to live with peace and love in their
hearts. Seeing sadness in the world he will leave your palace and
discover a way to end all suffering. Then he will teach his way to
whoever will listen.”
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