Waiting for a constellation, a fool lets the good pass them by. The good is the constellation of the good; for what do the stars matter?

Stories of Past Lives 50 The Book of the Ones Wanting to Help The Simpleton: a past life story

A sacrifice of simpletons by the thousand was pledged by me. Now I shall sacrifice many an unrighteous man.

Stories of Past Lives 51 The Book of the Ones Hope The Great Virtuous One: a past life story

A man should have hope, the astute should not be disillusioned. Now I truly see myself—as I wished, so I became.

Stories of Past Lives 52 The Book of the Ones Hope A Short Tale of Janaka: a past life story

A man should make an effort the astute should not be disillusioned. Now I truly see myself, lifted from the water to the shore.

Stories of Past Lives 53 The Book of the Ones Hope The Full Cups: a past life story

The cups stay just as full, while the ignorant talk goes on. For this reason I know this is not an excellent beer.

Stories of Past Lives 54 The Book of the Ones Hope The What-fruit: a past life story