down like falling rain
September 2nd, 2010vast display of offerings before it. He then bathed, donned clean clothing, and, having paid homage to the divinities of the four directions, made the following prayer. “If this priceless gem that I have found is truly die unmistakcn and precious wish-fulfilling jewel, may whatever humans and all other beings desire shower down like falling rain!” Immediately upon exclaiming these words, winds rose from the four directions and swept away all dirt. A gendy falling rain ensured that no dust would rise, and thus all was perfectly cleansed.
Foods endowed with one hundred flavors fell from the jewel, satisfying all who were starving. A cascade of clothing fell, satisfying ail who were cold, and after that a shower of gems rained down, satisfying all wishes.
The king then gave this command to everyone under his power: “Everyone must now embrace the teachings of the Mahavana.” Thus, everyone developed bodhichitta and achieved the fruition of nonreturn.
the prince nirmanakaya considered that by ruling thr kingdom, he would not benefit beings. Consequently, he performed some actions of yogic discipline to avert the attachment of the king and ministers. He adorned his naked body with bone ornaments, in his hands he thrust up the damaru drum of united bliss and emptiness and a three-pronged khatvanga, the annihilator of the three poisons, and began to dance on the palace roof.
Many spectators gathered. One day he let the khatvanga slip from his hand. It hit the head of the son of Kamalatey, the most influential among the ministers, and killed him.10
Whoever broke the law of the kingdom had to be punished. All the ministers assembled and said to the king. “Although this boy was crowned as monarch he has conducted himself in an improper fashion. He has killed a minister’s son. Now the prince himself must be punished by impalement.”
The king replied, “I do not know whether the prince is a child of a nonhuman or whether he is a miraculous emanation. It would be improper to kill him; let him be banished.”
