2.9 Visakha
Thus have I heard. At one time the Lord was staying near Savatthi in the Eastern Park at Migara¡¯s mother¡¯s mansion.
On that occasion Visakha, Migara¡¯s mother, was involved in some business with King Pasenadi of Kosala, and this the king did not conclude as she intended. So Visakha approached the Lord in the middle of the day, prostrated herself, and sat down to one side. As she was sitting there the Lord said to her: ¡°Well, Visakha, where have you come from in the middle of the day?"
¡°I was involved in some business, revered sir, with King Pasenadi of Kosala, and this the king did not conclude as I had intended."
Then, on realizing its significance, the Lord uttered on that occasion this inspired utterance:
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All subjection to another is painful;
All sovereignty is bliss.
Partners share in affliction,
Bonds indeed are difficult to overcome.
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