Passage 15

In English

Apart from this, there were some mistakes committed by , who had advised earlier against any peace mission. He said angrily that he was ready for war and did not want any change of plan. But when he saw his near and dear ones arrayed against him, he was overpowered by attachment. This is a manifestation of body attachment (). He said, “, how can I kill my own relatives, friends, and preceptors? My head is reeling with confusion, let us go back without any delay.” got up and said, “You are the one who said, ‘! Is it possible to turn poison into nectar, is there any sense in throwing Jasmine flowers into fire, are you facing the people who would listen to reasoning?; stop this mental confusion and prepare for war. Now you seem to feel that the war is a waste of time and you want to turn away from battle.” If there is a fire at one place it is possible to put it out with a fire engine. But when there is fire all over, no fire engine will avail. “A rain of weapons is inevitable for ultimate peace in the world. War must take place for the sake of peace in the world. Once in a while for world peace, war is inevitable. Shouting for world peace will not bring about world peace. Wickedness has increased beyond bounds. Goodness has become impotent. A good man today becomes a bad man tomorrow. Friend becomes an enemy. A widespread war is inevitable to change the situation.” Sacred lands must pray for the welfare of all countries of the world. There has to be a rain of weapons in some places because extreme wickedness is rampant. There are places utterly devoid of truth and right conduct. The few who are righteous get into difficulties. A rain of weapons under these conditions is inevitable.