The Perils of Kings and Refuges ชาดก เรื่องโปรด The Favorite Jatakas หน้า 36
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This narrative reflects on the nature of leadership and betrayal. A king who should be a refuge becomes a thief, prompting a discussion about justice. Another story illustrates the dangers of seeking refuge as one man's effort to save his belongings from a fire leads to despair when he becomes trapped. The overarching theme emphasizes the irony of safety becoming perilous, highlighting the complexities of duty and trust in leadership. For more insights, visit dmc.tv.

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- Allegory of kingship
- Themes of justice and betrayal
- The dual nature of refuge
- The symbolism of fire and destruction
- The role of stories in conveying moral lessons

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"For even as the mighty earth, sire, which is the refuge of the people, broke the potter's head, even so when a king, who like the mighty earth is the refuge of the whole world, rises up and plays the thief, who shall avert the danger? Can you, sire, recognize the thief hidden under the guise of this story?" "Friend, we do not want any hidden meaning. Say, "Here is the thief," and catch him and hand him over to me." Still shielding the king and without saying in words, "Thou art the thief," he told yet another story. 3) In this very city, sire, a certain man's house was on fire. He ordered another man to go into the house and bring out his property. When this man had entered the house and was bringing out his goods, the door was shut. Blinded with smoke and unable to find his way out and tormented by the rising flame, he remained inside lamenting, and spoke this stanza: That which destroys the cold, and parches grain, Consumes my limbs. My refuge proves my bane.
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