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S Monologue from The Buddha: A Drama in Five Acts and Four Interludes

From The Buddha: A Drama in Five Acts and Four Interludes by Paul Carus

male · defiant · 1:15 min

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Double the guards at the gate. I am afraid my son will flee. It would be a disgrace on my house to have him become a mendicant. The kings of Kosala, of Magadha, and all the others look with envy on our sturdy people; they dislike our free institutions and our warlike spirit. They would scoff at us if a Sakya prince had become a monk. But if Siddhattha does flee, I swear by Lord Indra that I shall disown him; I will no longer recognize him as my son. I will disinherit him and make Rahula my heir apparent. (VISAKHA looks at SUDDHODANA in amazement.) S. I am serious and I will do it. I swore an oath, and Issara will help me to keep it. Now go to the captain of the guards and do as I bid you. (Exit. The Minister alone.)

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40s · fear · family · power · identity · honor

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