The Buddha won the elephant Naalagiri with mercy.

# # # Victory with the Power of "Metaphor": Lessons from the Navakiri Elephant to the Gentle Heart

In the 3rd chapter of the chant, we encounter a new dimension of overcoming that is more powerful than exercise or endurance, the * * "metaphor" * *, which is transmitted through the wildest elephant-falling horror event in history.

Chant 3 says:

> * "Nala Kiring Kachawa Rang Atimatta Phutang Tawajchakka Mussaniwa Sunnatanintang Mettam Puseka Nina Shitawa Muninto Tanteshha Bhawatu Te Chayamangalani" *

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# # # The Tale of the Nawakiri Elephant: When Rage Faces Pure Love

Once, the vengeful monarch released * * "The Nalakiri Elephant" * *, which was falling fiercely, to run in and hurt the Buddha while he was alms. The people were frightened and ran away in turmoil, but the Buddha stood still in peace.

Instead of acting fearfully or interacting with violent miracles, he * * * * * * * * a spirit full of love and immeasurable goodwill toward the elephant, with a cold stream of mercy like a stream of water poured down into the heart of a ferocious elephant, causing the wrath of Naquiri to disappear; the ferocious elephant fell back to his feet with astonishing tenderness.

# # # Thoughts for Living: Mercy is the "ultimate weapon" that no one can resist.

This event provides an important lesson in solving conflicts in our daily lives:

# # # 1. Don't put out the fire with fire

When we face people who are angry or who intend to hurt us, instinct often commands us to "fight back" or "angry answer," but anger never stops anger, like a fire that never goes out with fuel. Metaphor is something that can truly "extinguish" heat.

# # # # 2. Kindness is the power that represents superiority.

Many people think that showing kindness is weakness, but showing mercy to a bad person or event requires enormous * * "mental courage" * *. It is to stand by, "I will not allow your bad to turn me into a bad person to follow." This is the most elegant and lasting victory.

# # # # 3.Modify enemies to be friendly with goodwill

Often the "Naalagiri" in our lives can be a strict supervisor, a friend who likes to blame, or a loud misfortune. If we can look at them with understanding (that he also has distress or folly in his heart) and then send goodwill instead of hatred, the ambient atmosphere will change completely, and sometimes the enemy may become the best friend later.

# # # Conclusion

The third chapter is not just a remembrance of past events, but a reminder that we build a * * "shield of mercy" * * in our hearts. If we can maintain a goodwill heart for others in any situation, no matter how "elephant falls" or how serious the problem, we will never really hurt us, because we have won it from the moment we choose not to be angry.

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* (Illustration: The Buddha incident grieved the elephant of Naalagiri with mercy) *