The Dancer Patala and the Wisdom of Kings
O Patala, by Ganges swept away,
Famous in dance and, skilled in roundelay,
Patala, all hail! as thou art borne along,
Sing me, I pray, some little snatch of song.
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Then the dancer Patala said, "My d
…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, empha…