#(Buddha) 38 Ajatashatru Regrets

King Ajatashatru heard That Devedatta had died. He had lost his best friend, Who stood ever by his side. He imprisoned his father, And then killed him there. On the advice of Devadatta He tried to kill Buddha. All the great sins he did In return, they paid In the form of disease, With painful blisters. Doctors treated him in vain. He couldn’t bear the pain. Buddha sent a physician, Who gave him proper medicine. For his sins, he repented. Before Buddha, he begged To be excused for his deed, Which, on him, recoiled. Taking pity, Buddha cured Both his body and mind. He then joined Sangha, As a disciple, served Buddha. Buddha’s father sent word That he was in death bed. Buddha rushed to see him. But he died in his son’s arms. After the King Shuddhodana The entire clan of Shakya Battled among themselves For position and powers. Buddha continued to travel And helped suffering people. Even when he was very old, He served them till the end.