Passage 28

In English

As was entreating in this manner, looked smilingly at . "Compare your feelings with the expressions of ," he said. Sage also joined in the appeal to to return to . But did not yield to 's entreaties and, acting according to 's directions, offered his sandals to and asked to perform the coronation for the (divine sandals). You must recognise the inner significance of this episode. People generally regard the sandals as objects to be despised. But taught a different lesson about them. treated the kingdom and the sandals on par. "I don't want a crown. Enthrone my sandals." Acting on 's injunctions, performed the coronation of 's sandals and spent his time peacefully, contemplating on .