André Ferdinand Herold, The Life of Buddha — 1. Trapusha and Bhallika (1927)
“ They went to the Buddha, and they sang:"Spring is here, friend, the loveliest of the seasons. The trees are in blossom; we must be merry. Your eyes are beautiful, they shine with a lovely light, and you bear the marks of omnipotence. Look at us: we were made to give pleasure and happiness to both men and Gods. Rise and join us, friend; make the most of your shining youth ”
André Ferdinand Herold, The Life of Buddha — 1. Trapusha and Bhallika (1927)
“ Look at our hair, see how soft it is; flowers lend their fragrance to its silkiness. See our eyes wherein slumbers the sweetness of love. See our warm lips, like fruit ripened in the sun. See our firm, rounded breasts. ”
André Ferdinand Herold, The Life of Buddha — 1. Trapusha and Bhallika (1927)
“ He said."Meekness is sweet to him who knows the law; kindness is sweet to him who can see; meekness is sweet to all creatures; kindness is sweet to all creatures. Blessed is he who has not a desire in the world; blessed is he who has conquered sin; blessed is he who has escaped the torture of the senses; blessed is he who no longer thirsts for existence!"The seventh week he remained under the tree of knowledge.Two brothers, Trapusha and Bhallika, were returning to the northern countries. They were merchants and had five hundred chariots in their train. ”
