The Dancer Patala and the Wisdom of Kings
…planation of this stanza said: "Sire, even as water is the refuge of the people, so also is it with kings. If danger arises from them, who shall avert that danger? This, sire, is a secret matter. I have t…
…eople also bring about his demise. The Bodhisatta uses this to highlight the double-edged nature of kingship, where a king's protection can also lead to peril. This is a subtle lesson aimed at the wise, e…