Happy indeed we live, friendly amidst the hostile ... Dhp 197
Happy indeed we live, friendly amidst the hostile. Amidst hostile men we dwell free from hatred.Susukhaṃ vata jīvāma verinesu averinoVerinesu manussesu viharāma averino.- Dhammapada Verse 197Picture : Queen Mahamaya had a dream that a young white elephant entered into her womb, after which she became pregnant.Right Carved Schist : Stupa drum panel (100 - 299 AD) showing the conception of the Buddha: Queen Maya dreams of white elephant entering her right side.- British Museum, Department of Asia, room G33; Dimensions (Height: 19.3 cm (7.6 in). Width: 32.4 cm (12.8 in). Depth: 6.5 cm (2.6 in))For the Full story of Queen Mahamaya's Dream, visit this link ... www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/buddhism/lifebuddha/1lbud.htm- Posted by CFFong