Passage 53

In English

’s penance had lasted five months. He came home when he was five years and five months old. And he was crowned as the emperor when he was only six years old! rightly realized that for one who had realized God, it was not a big task to rule over a kingdom. During the coronation, held the royal umbrella over ’s head while and his wives sat on either side of him. The parents felt, "If our son, so tender and young, could achieve God’s Grace, why should we waste our time? Human life is not for enjoying wealth and comfort, but to reach God."