Then the king came to visit. He paid his respects tothe chief monk. However, the one from the forest justkept saying, What happiness! Oh what happiness! He didnot even stop to greet the king and show proper respect.This disturbed him, and he thought, With all my worries,as busy as I am looking after the kingdom, I take time outfor a visit and this monk does not respect me enough toeven recognize me. How insulting! He said to the seniorof the two monks, Venerable sir, this monk must bestupid from overeating. That must be why he is so full ofhappiness. Does he lie around here so lazy all the time?
The head monk replied, Oh king, have patience andI will tell you the source of his happiness. Not many knowit. He was once a king, just as rich and mighty as you!Then he was ordained a monk and gave up his kingly life.Now he thinks his old happiness was nothing compared to his present joy!
He used to be surrounded by armed men, whoguarded and protected him. Now, sitting alone in theforest with nothing to fear, he has no need for armedguards. He has given up the burden of worrying aboutwealth that has to be protected. Instead, free of the worryof wealth and the fear of power, his wisdom protectshimself and others. He advances in meditation to suchinner peace, that he cannot keep from saying, Whathappiness! Oh what happiness!
The king understood at once. Hearing the story ofthe happy monk made him feel at peace. He stayed for awhile and received advice from both of them. Then hehonored them, and returned to the palace.
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