In English
's role as envoy of the
By way of illustration, here is an episode from the . was all-powerful. He was aware that peace parleys with the would be of no avail because of their stubbornness. He knew that war was unavoidable. But, in the context of worldly affairs and having regard to public opinion, he had to make an effort to promote peace. Consequently, he went as an envoy of the , made a vain effort to convince the to accept a peaceful settlement, acted as if his peace mission had failed and told the that war was inevitable. All these were scenes in his play. It is asked, when was being humiliated in various ways, when was unabashedly behaving in a wicked manner in pursuance of his evil intentions, why did not intervene to prevent them? Why did not destroy the wicked ? The reason is the time had not yet come for it. was the destined instrument for slaying . had to meet with his death at the hands of and not of . was waiting for the appropriate time. Therefore, whatever has to happen, how, at what time and in what manner, has been predetermined and the mere fact that I am nearby will not serve to alter them. In 's audience hall, was hurling abuses at . But waited. The appropriate time had to come. Only when the cause, the time and the necessary action are in fruitful combination will the event happen. was patient till the time was ripe. When the moment for action came, put an end to .