The world is growing wider every day
And our souls broaden with the general progress.
A new era dawns upon us. Let us all
Help to mature the fruitage of the times.
SECOND SCENE
[The garden before the palace of King Suddhodana as in Act I]
Presents Yasodhara (Y) with her maid Gopa (G) and Rahula (R).
Y. Repeat that verse once more and then we will stop our lesson.
R.
With goodness meet an evil deed,
With loving kindness conquer wrath,
With generosity quench greed,
And lies by walking on truth's path.
Y. Now you can run about in the garden or play with the Captain's son.
R. Mother, I do not believe that goodness always works in this life.