Prince Sattva and the Tigress

Prince Sattva and the Tigress

A beautiful story of sacrifice and compassion by Prince Sattva, one of the previous incarnations of Gautam Buddha.

Introduction

Prince Sattva, though a prince, renounced his kingdom to become an ascetic. While meditating one day, he encountered a tigress with starving cubs at the edge of a cliff. The tigress was so hungry that she considered eating her cubs to survive.

Transformation

Seeing the tigress in pain, Sattva realized that he must sacrifice himself for the survival of the cubs. In an act of supreme compassion, he jumped off the cliff to offer himself as food to the tigress.

The Divine Blessing

After the act of sacrifice, Sattva’s disciple realized the depth of his master’s compassion and became enlightened by the sacrifice he witnessed. This act of ultimate selflessness showed the true meaning of compassion and the power of giving up oneself for the well-being of others.

Pearls of Wisdom

What inspired Sattva’s selfless act?

Sattva’s compassion for the tigress and her cubs inspired his sacrifice. His selfless nature made him willing to give up his own life for the survival of others.

How can we cultivate compassion in our own lives?

We can cultivate compassion by putting the needs of others before ourselves and making sacrifices for their well-being without expecting anything in return.

🌟 True compassion is when you put others before yourself, even at the cost of personal sacrifice. 🌟

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