“That these people are good in that they only abuse me and do not beat me.”
“But if they beat you?”
“Then I shall think they are good in that they only beat me and do not stab me with swords.”
“But if with swords?”
“Then I shall think: They are good. They leave me my life.”
“But if they take your life?”
“Then,—They are good to me in that they have lifted a burden from me.”
And looking upon his face the World-Honoured said:
“Well have you spoken, Purna. Go and deliver, you who have delivered yourself. Comfort, for you are comforted. Guide to the Peace, for you have entered it.”
So Purna went in joy.