selfish is a common trait among all except a few and kisa Gotami could not save herself untouched from it - English - The Sermon at Benares

Question

selfish is a common trait among all except a few and kisa Gotami
could not save herself untouched from it she says how selfish am I
in my grief justify the statement to her realisation of death of
all

Arikka Khanna · Accepted Answer

Dear Student,

The story 'The Sermon at Benares' talks about the early life of
Lord Buddha who left his prince hood in search of salvation Upon
attaining enlightenment, he gave his first sermon in the city of
Benares After listening to the sermon, Kisa Gotami who was grieving
from her son's death, ignored the teaching of the sermon and
instead asked for Buddha's help Lord Buddha asked her to find
mustard seeds from a family that hasn't seen any deaths but she
couldn't fulfil the condition It was only the second time, when she
underwent deep reflection that she finally understood the meaning
of the sermon She realised that her selfishness hindered the
realisation of the mortality of men and the cycle of life At the
end of the story, we observe that she has finally made peace with
the world and understood the meaning of life

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selfish is a common trait among all except a few and kisa Gotami could not save herself untouched from it .she says how selfish am I in my grief. justify the statement to her realisation of death of all.