#(Buddha) 36 Devadatta Plots To Kill Buddha

Devadatta’s next plan Was to push down A big boulder from the top To crush Buddha into pulp. This plot also had failed As Buddha had escaped With a very minor injury That caused him no worry. He influenced the King Ajathashatru, for eliminating Buddha by an elephant Which could silently do it. The King told the Mahout To give alcohol to the elephant And leave it in the streets When Buddha went for alms. Nalagiri, the elephant Ran madly in the streets. It destroyed tall trees, And damaged houses. Near Buddha it came. He called by its name “Oh Nalagiri, be calm. I’m here; do no harm.” The alcohol effect had gone The elephant calmly sat down. The whole crowd watched. It was a miracle indeed! It shocked Devadatta. The power of Buddha He then understood. But his anger continued. His jealousy and arrogance, And the sense of vengeance, Grew more than ever before, But Buddha hated him never.