法苑珠林 91.63

91.63

The *Fu fazang zhuan* also states: At that time, Prince Kuṇāla gave rise to great compassion and addressed his father, saying, “If you now exact vengeance upon her, you are bound to remain mutual enemies and harm each other for kalpas on end. It is just as when a sound is made, an echo naturally responds; it is also like an infant who does not yet understand right and wrong, cursing and reviling its parents without respect or humility—how could those parents give rise to anger and hatred toward their child? All sentient beings are also like this: constantly shrouded by afflictions, they are foolish and devoid of wisdom, just like little children. Why should you emulate them and produce anger?” The king's mind was filled with intense venom and he did not heed his words; piling high firewood and oil, he burned her to death.