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The Second Chapter Narrates Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva’s Compassionate Mission To Save Sentient Beings. Transforming Into A Rakshasa Youth, He Ventured Into The Northern Continent Of Ox-Tail, A Dangerous Land Inhabited By The Rakshasa Tribe. At Its Center Stood The Awe-Inspiring Great Bliss Self-Arising Palace, So Fearsome That Even Yama, Brahma, And The Demon King Pinayaka Avoided It. K i n g G e s a r of Tibet The Legend from ling King Gesar (about 1038-1119 AD) was a legendary Tibetan hero who was born in Dege County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. Later generations called him King Gesar of Ling. According to legend, King Gesar is also the incarnation of the Guru Rinpoche and his wisdom, compassion and power. CHAPTER 2 AVALOKITESVARA DELIVERS THE TEACHINGS ON GOMEDA CONTINENT: THE RAKSHASA KING AND THE DIVINE SON PROTECTED BY THE HEAVEN OF ULTIMATE FORM The second chapter narrates Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva’s compassionate mission to save sentient beings. transforming into a Rakshasa youth, he ventured into the northern continent of Gomeda, a dangerous land inhabited by the Rakshasa tribe. At its center stood the awe-inspiring Great Bliss Self-arising Palace, so fearsome that even Yama, Brahma, and the Demon King Pinayaka avoided it. concealing his true form and shielding himself with white light, the Avalokitesvara entered the perilous land but was confronted by the Rakshasa Minister, Recha Gordun. responding with wisdom, the Avalokitesvara revealed himself as the "Compassionate Child Who Benefits All Beings" and insisted on meeting King Pema Tochin. Pema Tochin, a manifestation of Amitayus Buddha, recognized the Avalokitesvara’s true nature, accepted the mission of salvation, and foretold the descent of Tuibagawa. blessed by the five buddhas, Tuibagawa was born with extraordinary powers to subdue demons and liberate beings. Gomeda Continent is located to the north of Jambudvipa and is a place inhabited by Rakshasas. The hall of Great Bliss Self-Arising Palace on Gomeda Continent is majestic and awe-inspiring, so much so that even the Hell Emperor Yama fears it, the Brahma King retreats from it, and the Demon King Pinayaka avoids it. Ordinary people simply cannot and dare not approach this place. However, in order to save beings from the sea of suffering, Avalokitesvara decides to venture into this chilling place. He conceals his true form and transforms into a Rakshasa child wearing a clamshell on his head, enveloped in a large shield of white light. This auspicious Buddha light protects the Avalokitesvara from being disturbed by evil spirits. This Gomeda Continent is located to the north of Jambudvipa and is the dwelling place of the Rakshasas. In this land stands the magnificent and imposing Great Bliss Self-Arising Palace within the Infinite Light Lotus Palace. Its grandeur and majesty are unmatched. Even the King of Hell, Yama, trembles in fear here; Brahma retreats in caution, and the Demon King Pinayaka avoids this place altogether. Ordinary people cannot and dare not approach this terrifying location. However, in order to save all beings from the sea of suffering, Avalokitesvara resolved to visit this fearsome land. The Bodhisattva concealed his true form and transformed into a Rakshasa child wearing a conch shell crown, surrounded by a large shield of radiant white light. This auspicious Buddha light protected the Bodhisattva, shielding him from all evil influences. When Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva arrived at the eastern gate of Gomeda Continent, he was spotted by the Rakshasa minister, Recha Gordun. Recha Gordun looked at Avalokitesvara’s transformed appearance and felt very puzzled:"Who is this person? If he’s a deity, he looks like a Rakshasa child. But if he’s a Rakshasa, he’s surrounded by an auspicious white light. For most beings, Gomeda Continent is a place so terrifying that even hearing about it is enough to send chills down their spines and fill their hearts with dread. Yet this unfamiliar child dares to come here. He must have some important purpose." Recha Gordun couldn’t figure it out and had no idea why this child was here, so he asked: Strange child, where do you come from? Why have you come here? Gomeda Continent is a blood-soaked sea of evil. The hunger of the Rakshasas burns hotter than fire, The claws of the female Rakshasas stretch farther than water, And the flesh-hunting Rakshasas move faster than the wind. As the ancient saying goes: If your heart does not bear unbearable pain, There is no need to drown yourself in water. If you have not suffered great injustice, There is no need to hand your treasures to officials. You, a child still wet behind the ears, Why have you come to this place? Where are you from? And who are your parents?" After Recha Gordun finished asking, he blinked and waited for an answer. Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva thought for a moment and replied: "My name is Compassionate Son of Benefiting All Beings. My father is the Great Bodhisattva, Savior of All¹, and my mother is Lady Lamp of Emptiness². This morning, I came from Deqing Valley to discuss an important matter with Master Pema Tochin." Recha Gordun looked at the child and said disdainfully, "If it's something important, tell me directly!" Avalokitesvara replied calmly: "As the saying goes, 'Grains scattered on grass will not grow crops; seeds sown in fertile fields will yield abundant harvests.' Telling you would be of no use. Please just report my arrival. I must see the Master Pema Tochin." The Rakshasa minister grew angry when he saw the child refusing to speak to him directly: "In the kingdom ruled by our Rakshasa King Pema Tochin, during ancient times, the laws were stricter than thunder, the territory was vaster than the heavens, and the power was fiercer than the star Rāhu. Not even a wandering child like you, but even high-ranking ministers like me are often punished without fault. However, since our new king has taken the throne, people have gradually developed the four virtues: emptiness, compassion, bravery, and peace. Everyone's actions have become harmonious, like robes cut from the same pattern or prayer beads strung to the same standard. But just as no weeds are allowed to grow in a sacred temple, here in Gomeda Continent, we cannot allow idle wanderers to roam freely. If you wish to see our king, do you have the sacred scarf (Khata) for worshiping the temple? Do you have offerings for the Guru? Or do you carry gifts for meeting the lord? The child listened to the Rakshasa minister's words and, without hesitation, replied: "Of course I have gifts. I have thirty offerings: In the realm of teachings, I have the Six-Syllable Mantra. In the realm of the path, I have the Six Paramitas. Externally, I have the six objective senses; Internally, I have the six subjective consciousnesses; And in between, I have the six sensory organs. Do you think these are sufficient as offerings for an audience?" The Rakshasa minister saw that the child spoke to him without the slightest fear, instead radiating an air of righteous integrity. This greatly displeased him, and he responded: "If you want to worship the sacred Mount Zhari, you need a nine-jointed vine staff! If you want to travel through the valleys of Jiawu, you must at least offer silver ingots. So tell me, are your so-called gifts great or small?" The child answered calmly: "They are neither truly great nor truly small. My body may only be the length of a single bow, but it is the precious human form.It may seem small, but if you can understand its value, it is the inexhaustible wealth and sustenance of this life and the next, a rare wish-fulfilling jewel that can provide anything you desire.However, if you don’t understand its value, it becomes the sinking stone of samsara, weighed down by the three poisons. It is the root of both joy and suffering, a mere vessel of filth and impurities." "Very well then, wait here while I go and inform the king," said the Rakshasa minister. Having no words to counter the child’s reply, he left and entered the palace to report to the king. Master Pema Tochin, the Long-Life Buddha, transforms into different forms based on the needs of others to save living beings and spread virtuous deeds. To educate and guide the fierce Rakshasas, he took on a majestic form and came to Gomeda Continent, where he is known as Master Pema Tochin. At this moment, he was seated on a beautifully arranged cushion atop a throne adorned with golden ornaments. His eyes were half-closed as he meditated, contemplating the significance of the Dharma nature for humanity. Although he was fully aware of everything happening outside, including the conversation between Recha Gordun and the child, he pretended not to know when Recha Gordun entered. He asked: "Hey, who was singing such unpleasant songs and speaking meaningless words this morning? Is he trying to entrust someone with an important matter?" The Rakshasa minister thought to himself: "There’s a saying: 'The king sits on the throne, and his sharp eyes see all directions; the sun moves across the sky, and its light shines upon the world; dark clouds cover the heavens, and rain nourishes the earth.' By this reasoning, the king already knows everything. But still, I must answer his question truthfully." He respectfully replied: "O great king who shakes the four directions, at the gate of the Merciful Great Hall in the outer city of Deqing Benzhuang Chamu in Rakshasa City, there is a child who is neither human nor demon. If you say he is not divine, he has a ring of white light around his back. If you say he is divine, he looks like a Rakshasa child. He claims to have an important mission to benefit all beings and wishes to report it to you. The Divine Child is Prophesied to Save All Beings The one who will save all beings is the Divine Child, Tuibagawa.The five Buddhas have made predictions about his greatness, And the savior of the three times (past, present, and future) has blessed him. Upon hearing this, the Great Master Pema Tochin smiled with immense joy and recited: "Ah, how wonderful, great Bodhisattva! A Bodhisattva who liberates beings upon hearing their cries, Like the brightest moon among the stars, Like the snow lotus on the grasslands. The deeds of all Buddhas are manifest in you, The wisdom of all victors is gathered in you. May all beings escape the ocean of suffering. And reach the shores of happiness." With this, the compassionate Avalokitesvara, seeing that Pema Tochin had embraced the task entrusted by the Buddhas of all ten directions, returned to Mount Potala. The Divine Child’s Descent is Prepared On the tenth day of the month, a sacred festival of the dakas (sky warriors) was celebrated. Master Pema Tochin chose this auspicious day for the Divine Child to descend into the world. Seated in a meditative state called the "Samadhi of Universal Dharma," Master Pema Tochin began to chant sacred mantras. From the top of his head, a green light emerged and split into two beams: One beam entered the heart of Samantabhadra, the primordial Buddha of the Dharma Realm. The other beam entered the heart of the holy mother, Lanka Yingchuma. From Samantabhadra’s chest emerged a five-pronged green vajra, inscribed with the syllable "Yé." This vajra flew into the Zasong Gawa Vihara grove and entered the head of the celestial prince Dechok Anya, transforming him into Hayagriva, the wrathful deity with the horse head. From Lanka Yingchuma’s chest emerged a sixteen-petaled red lotus, with the syllable "Ah" shining brightly in its center. This lotus floated into the head of the celestial maiden Juma Dezema, transforming her into Vajravarahi, the wrathful feminine deity. The transformed Hayagriva and Vajravarahi then entered a deep meditative state, emanating a harmonious sound that resonated with the hearts of all Buddhas. All the Buddhas of the ten directions condensed their blessings into a vajra cross. This cross melted into fire and entered Hayagriva’s head, which was then transferred into Vajravarahi’s womb. Instantly, a radiant child, whose presence brought joy and liberation to those who saw or heard him, was born. The child rested on an eight-petaled lotus in Vajravarahi’s arms. The Divine Child’s First Words As soon as the child was born, he chanted the Hundred-Syllable Mantra and sang a song about cause and effect: “Om Mani Padme Hum! Five Tathagatas, please bear witness. May I and all beings achieve the wisdom of the Five Buddhas. To escape the six realms of samsara, One must take refuge in the Three Jewels. To leave behind the abyss of suffering, One must cultivate a compassionate mind. In this world, countless beings suffer: The powerful fear losing their position, The lowly suffer exploitation, The strong suffer from incomplete success, The weak suffer oppression, The rich worry about losing wealth, The poor endure hunger and cold. Life is filled with suffering, And death is unavoidable. Even the brave leave nothing but a mound of earth, The wealthy depart with empty hands. In the end, the high and low all meet the same fate. Therefore, O worldly beings, Do not be reckless! Leaders, do not invert cause and effect. The strong must not oppress the weak. The rich must practice generosity, And all people should recite the Buddha’s teachings. With diligence and care, success will come.” Pema Tochin Calls Upon the Buddhas for Empowerment On Gaya Sandho Mountain, the great master Pema Tochin heard the Divine Child’s song and realized the time for his empowerment and blessings had come. He also understood the child needed the protection of the Buddhas. In deep meditation, Pema Tochin chanted sacred mantras, and rays of light began to shoot from his body:- A white light from his forehead reached the heart of Vairocana Buddha in the Ultimate Form Heaven, inspiring him.- A blue light from his chest touched the heart of Akshobhya Buddha, inspiring him.- A yellow light from his navel reached the heart of Ratnasambhava Buddha, inspiring him.- A red light from his throat inspired the heart of Amitabha Buddha in the Western Pure Land.- A green light from his lower body reached the heart of Amoghasiddhi Buddha, inspiring him. While summoning their blessings, Pema Tochin sang a song to express the truth: "Om! The wisdom of the five Buddhas clears the five poisons. From the unborn realm, the great vow arises. The five pure elements of the five sky maidens descend from the formless realm to serve all beings.Ordinary people say: A teacher without teachings, No matter how skilled, cannot win respect. A disciple who breaks vows, even with many apologies, cannot repair the damage. A leader without support, even with great power, cannot command. A servant without courtesy, even with talent, cannot be trusted. A weapon without a blade, no matter how fine the hilt, cannot defeat an enemy. Medicine without a cure, no matter how sweet, cannot heal. Land without fertilizer, no matter how many seeds, cannot yield crops. Grant strength and honor. Provide sharp weapons and their hilts. Give protective medicine to heal the six realms, And teach the Dharma to liberate beings!" Hearing Pema Tochin's call, the Buddhas began to act. The Buddhas’ Empowerment of the Divine Child Vairocana Buddha sent a golden eight-spoked wheel into the Divine Child’s forehead and sang: "Om! O warrior born of the wisdom of the Dharma Realm,Your name shall be Tuibagawa (He Who Brings Joy to All Who Hear). May you conquer the four enemies, May those who meet you never fall into evil paths, May those who see you reach the pure lands, And may those who hear your voice be liberated from sin.You have received the empowerment of the Dharma." Akshobhya Buddha sent a five-pronged blue vajra into the child’s chest, saying: "This vajra is the treasure of Samadhi. May your heart remain unshakable, like a vajra, And may you crush all obstacles to liberation. You have received the empowerment of the vajra." Further Blessings of the Buddhas Ratnasambhava Buddha sent golden light from his navel, transforming it into treasures symbolizing the merits of all Buddhas. These treasures entered the Divine Child’s navel as Ratnasambhava said: "May you wear the crown of greatness,Your position noble and auspicious. May you wear earrings and necklaces, Your name renowned throughout the world. May you wear these precious garments, Destroying all demonic forces. You have received the empowerment of treasures." Amitabha Buddha, from his throat, sent a red lotus into the Divine Child’s throat, granting him the blessings of sixty melodious tones. He also placed a golden five-pronged vajra in the child’s right hand, proclaiming: "This vajra represents the vows of the Buddhas. May you fulfill your promise to save all beings. May you conquer all demons. You have received the empowerment of the lotus." The Completion of the Empowerments Finally, Amoghasiddhi Buddha sent a green cross into the Divine Child’s lower body, symbolizing limitless power and success in all endeavors. He also placed a white silver bell in the child’s left hand, representing the natural fulfillment of all Buddha activities. Amoghasiddhi proclaimed: "You are the embodiment of the Buddha’s deeds. From clouds of peace and compassion, Lightning sparks of wisdom flash forth, Shattering the mountains of karmic obstacles. The teacher who chases wealth, Must be subdued by the teachings of the wise. The arrogant and proud ruler, Must be subdued by the law of cause and effect. The boastful and self-important woman, Must be subdued by calamities. A vajra weapon is placed in your hand, Your mind pervades the Dharma Realm and Vajra Realm, The compassion of the Bodhisattvas gathers within you. May you naturally fulfill the work of defeating all enemies. Divine Child Tuibagawa, You have received the empowerment of activity. After the five Buddhas completed their empowerments, the wrathful deities and other divine beings bestowed four additional empowerments upon the Divine Child, Tuibagawa. From that moment, Tuibagawa became endowed with unparalleled virtues and immeasurable blessings. He was destined to protect the weak, suppress oppressors, and guide the black-haired Tibetan people. By day, he would serve as a fierce warrior, subduing demons, and by night, as a compassionate teacher, liberating beings. This extraordinary Divine Child, a wise ruler and a powerful protector, was now fully prepared to descend into the human world and fulfill his mission of saving all beings. Notes: Rakshasa: One of the eight classes of demons. The eight classes include: Gananda demons, Pisacha demons, poison-distributing demons, ghosts, dragons, stinking hungry ghosts, yakshas, and rakshasas. Savior: Refers to the Three-Time Saviors, also called the Three Saviors, which are Manjushri, Avalokitesvara (Guanyin), and Vajradhara. Emptiness: A Buddhist term meaning the nature of "no self-nature" or "lack of inherent existence." Rahu: A term from ancient Indian astrology. In ancient Indian astronomy, the descending node where the "ecliptic" and the "lunar orbit" intersect is called Rahu, and the ascending node is called Ketu. Together with the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn, they are referred to as the "Nine Planets" (Navagraha). Since solar and lunar eclipses occur near the intersection of these two paths, Rahu is also known as the eclipse demon. In ancient Indian astrology, Rahu was believed to influence human fortunes and misfortunes. Five Buddhas: Refers to the Yellow Buddha of Sequential Arising, Red Infinite Light Buddha, Green Accomplishing Buddha, White Immovable Buddha, and Blue Immovable Buddha. In Vajrayana, they are called the Five Buddhas. Blessing: A Buddhist term generally referring to the Buddha's power assisting and protecting sentient beings. In Vajrayana, it is explained as the mutual response between Vairocana and sentient beings. "Blessing" refers to Vairocana's great compassion for sentient beings, while "acceptance" refers to sentient beings' ability to receive this help. Dakinis: Female deities; Vajra Fathers: Male deities, consorts of the dakinis. Samadhi: A transliteration of the Sanskrit term, meaning "concentration," "right absorption," or "equanimity." It refers to the cessation of scattered thoughts, focusing the mind on one object with clarity and steadiness, avoiding dullness or distraction. It is one of the methods of Buddhist practice. Syllables in Sanskrit Mantras: In Sanskrit mantras, three common syllables are "Om," "Ah," and "Hum," representing body, speech, and mind. Among them, "Om" symbolizes the body, "Ah" symbolizes speech, and "Hum" symbolizes the mind. Hayagriva: A type of Dharma protector deity. Vajravarahi: A female deity. Cause and Effect: Based on the Buddhist theory that "what has not been done will not arise, and what has been done will not be lost," it holds that every phenomenon has a cause and a corresponding result. "Good causes" lead to "good results," and "bad causes" lead to "bad results." Three Jewels: A Buddhist term. The Sanskrit term translates as: the "Three Jewels" in Buddhism are Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. "Buddha" refers to Shakyamuni Buddha; "Dharma" refers to Buddhist teachings; "Sangha" refers to the Buddhist monastic community that inherits and spreads these teachings. Empowerment: A Vajrayana Buddhist ritual for transmitting teachings. Five Poisons: In Buddhist texts, these are greed, hatred, ignorance, jealousy, and doubt. Five Wisdoms: Equivalent to the Five Buddhas. Five Practices: In Buddhist scriptures, these refer to the practice of generosity, morality, patience, diligence, and meditation. In The Nirvana Sutra, they also refer to sacred practice, pure practice, heavenly practice, infant-like practice, and illness practice. Five Goddesses: The five dakinis of the five Buddha families. Dakinis are female deities. Visible and Invisible: A Buddhist phrase referring to enemies that are both tangible and intangible. Wrathful Deities: A type of Dharma protector deity. Four Empowerments: These are the Vase Empowerment, Secret Empowerment, Wisdom Empowerment, and Word Empowerment, which are part of Buddhist rituals.

King Gesar epic ch57 Chapter 57 Meruze Swears Allegiance To King Gesar, The Lion King Ties The Knot With Gijum Yixi Previous Item Next Item

King Gesar (about 1038-1119 AD) was a legendary Tibetan hero who was born in Dege County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. Later generations called him King Gesar of Ling. According to legend, King Gesar is also the incarnation of the Guru Rinpoche and his wisdom, compassion and power. Chapter 41 Danma’s Three Arrows Suppress The Hor Army’s Momentum; Senda Launches A Surprise Attack, Destroying The Enemy Camp Chapter 42 Chaos In The Ranks As Chao Tong Betrays The Army Repeatedly; Upholding Justice, Adan Seeks To Punish His Wicked Father Chapter 43 Meruze Advises A Ceasefire And Withdrawal Of Troops, But The White Tent King Insists On Recruiting And Expanding His Army Chapter 44 The Roaring Yellow River, Sipan’s Sacrifice, And King Gyatsa’s Alliance With Yuzhou Chapter 45 A Bold Raid, Maerle’s Death, And Noblewomen Mourning On The Battlefield Chapter 46 The Chief Steward's Daring Raid And Triumphant Return Chapter 47 Zumu Repeatedly Sends Letters Longing For The King's Return; Maidservant Willingly Marries In Her Stead To Seek Peace Chapter 48 Chao Tong's Treacherous Arrow Breaks The Peace; Queen Zumu Takes The Field And Is Captured By Hor Chapter 49 Fury Drives Gyatsa In Pursuit Of Foes; Karma Unavoidable, The Heavenly Dog Devours The Bright Moon Chapter 50 The King Indulges In Pleasure, Forgetting His Homeland; The Divine Steed's Tears Awaken The Amnesiac Chapter 51 Disguised As A Beggar, He Skillfully Probes The Details Of Ling; Displaying Divine Might, He Sternly Punishes Darong's Chao Tong Chapter 52 The People's Hope Rests On Armor And Spears; All Heroes Raise Their Heads To Send The Great King On His Campaign Chapter 53 Meeting A Brother's Spirit On Tola Mountain, Gesar Vows To Take The Demon's Head Chapter 54 The Lion King Wins The Demonesses At Dice; Three Sisters Pledge Their Sincerity To Aid The Great King Chapter 55 Displaying Divine Powers To Expel Demons, Disguised As A Beggar Meets The Diviner Girl Chapter 56 Miraculous Transformations On The Achin Plains; The Soul-Binding Sacred Fish Perish In The Hor River Chapter 57 Meruze Swears Allegiance To King Gesar, The Lion King Ties The Knot With Gijum Yixi Chapter 58 Divination Reveals The Soul-Destroying Method; Testing Zumu's Heart In The Yaze Palace Chapter 59 The King Orders The Ling Army To Press The Enemy's Border; Tangze 'S Stratagem Costs The Hor Their Horses And Soldiers Chapter 60 Retribution Strikes As White Tent King's Life-Lamp Extinguishes; Demon Kingdom Maiden Displays Prowess, Battle Merits Shine Chapter 61 The Demon Receives Punishment With A Saddle On His Neck; Gyatsa Drinks Enemy Blood And Departs This World Chapter 62 Swearing Vengeance For A Brother, Pleading For Mercy To Save A Loyal Minister Chapter 63 King Sadan Of Jiang Dispatches Troops To Seize The Salt Sea; Queen Jiangsa Bids A Tearful Farewell To Her Beloved Son Chapter 64 The Brahma King Bestows A Prophecy To Protect The Salt Sea; Sinba King Leads The Vanguard, Sparking Internal Strife Chapter 65 The Surrendered Minister Meruze Pleads His Case; The Sacred Lion King Reprimands Danma Chapter 66 The Veteran Danma Wishes To Return Home; The King's Brother Gyatsa Appears In A Vision To Settle The Dispute Chapter 67 The King's Bold Mobilization For The Salt Sea Campaign; Meisa's Willful Decision To Follow Her Lord Chapter 68 A Cunning Scheme Forges An Alliance With Sinba Yula; A Prince Of The Jiang Kingdom Is Captured While On A Mission Chapter 69 Sinba's Silver Tongue Lures The Stubborn Foe; Bara's Mighty Blade Rescues His Comrade Chapter 70 Dispel Nightmares And Seek Peace And Tranquility Chapter 71 The Brahma King's Prophecy Guides The King Gesar To Jiang; Foretells A Heroine Slaying The Divine Bull Chapter 72 The Jiang Kingdom's Three Young Generals Launch A Surprise Attack; The Ling Kingdom's Heroes Overcome A Formidable Foe Chapter 73 The Queen Mother's Tragic Demise And King Sadan's Mourning Seclusion Chapter 74 The King Returns To Lead The Army Against The Jiang Kingdom; A Prophecy Guides The Lion King To Shoot The Demon's Soul Chapter 75 Craftsmen Restore The Iron Soul-House In Jiang; Qula's Raid Costs Ling A Young General Chapter 76 The Jiang Launch Another Raid, Danma Is Wounded; The Great King Departs For The Divine Realm, The Ling Army Calls A Truce Chapter 77 Three Heroes Battle The Poisonous Ones With Blades; The Lion King Slays The Soul-Binding Serpent With Divine Arrows Chapter 78 Adanam Is Captured In Battle, Buya Zhujie Falls On The Battlefield Chapter 79 Chao Tong Uses Magic To Rescue The Heroine; King Sadan Vows Not To Leave His Place Of Asceticism Chapter 80 The King's Divine Arrow Prevails With Celestial Aid; Heroes Storm The Jiang Camp To Rescue Chao Tong Table of content Description Table of content Description Chapter 1 Click for here for ch1 The People of the Snowy Land Suffer Great Hardships, Praying for the Gods to Descend and Subdue the Demons Chapter 2 Click for here for ch2 Avalokiteshvara Delivers the Teachings on Ox-Tail Continent:The Rakshasa King and the Divine Son Protected by the Heaven of Ultimate Form Chapter 3 Click for here for ch3 The Divine Child Fears Difficulty and Refuses to Descend. The Heavenly Deities Urge Him with Nine Divinations Chapter 4 Click for here for ch4 Seeking the Divination Deity to Resolve Doubts, Eliminate Disasters, Cure Plagues, and Receive the Dragon Maiden as a Reward Chapter 5 Click for here for ch5 A Good Omen Appears, Chief Seeks Dream Interpretation, and the Great Sage Proclaims Prophecy Chapter 6 Click for here for ch6 Avenging a Brother – Gyatsa Leads a Campaign Against the Guo Tribe, and Senlen Wins the Dragon King's Daughter Chapter 7 Click for here for ch7 Jealousy Arises – Jiafei Bullies the Dragon Maiden, Who Is Banished to the Wilderness Chapter 8 Coming soon The Legend from ling King Gesar (about 1038-1119 AD) was a legendary Tibetan hero who was born in Dege County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. Later generations called him King Gesar of Ling. According to legend, King Gesar is also the incarnation of the Guru Rinpoche and his wisdom, compassion and power. K i n g G e s a r of Tibet

K i n g G e s a r of Tibet The Legend from ling King Gesar (about 1038-1119 AD) was a legendary Tibetan hero who was born in Dege County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. Later generations called him King Gesar of Ling. According to legend, King Gesar is also the incarnation of the Guru Rinpoche and his wisdom, compassion and power. Chapter 56 Miraculous Transformations On The Achin Plains; The Soul-Binding Sacred Fish Perish In The Hor River A Mysterious Caravan Appears on the Forbidden Plains In the northeastern corner of the great Achin plains lay a place called Shazhuyu, the Hor Kingdom's military training ground and a strategic stronghold. No one was permitted to approach without special permission. At its center was a lush grassland with abundant water and pasture. One day, a large merchant caravan suddenly appeared there. Crates of black tea were stacked almost to the sky; the ropes tethering the pack mules were longer than streams. Countless bolts of cloth, silk, and woolen fabrics were displayed alongside gold and silver ornaments, jade, and agate, all meticulously arranged. The hills were covered with mules and horses, and at the foot of the hills, a large golden-tasseled tent was pitched, guarded by sixty massive mastiffs. The Hor people were both alarmed and covetous of this wealth of gold, jade, and silks. Many felt they should dispatch troops to raid the merchant camp and seize all the goods. Baturu Tangze Yuzhou said, "Since the Hor-Ling war, we have stationed heavy troops at all strategic passes. But recently, we keep encountering caravans, sorcerers, monks, and other suspicious individuals. It's hard to say they aren't transformations of Gesar. This caravan's arrival is very strange. Where did they cross our border? I think we must be cautious, not rash. The Hor Kingdom has accumulated deep grievances with neighboring lands. If we rashly send troops to attack a merchant camp, the consequences could be unpredictable. Fortunately, the Great White Tent King is here. I wonder what the King and his ministers think?" The blacksmith Chuguben agreed with Tangze's view, but fearing White Tent King's tyranny, he dared not speak plainly. Estimating that Sinba Meruze would not hesitate to voice his opinion, he went along with the flow: "Now, Black Tent King is not present at this gathering, and the senior minister Daben has gone north. Tangze's words seem to have some merit, but I wonder what the Sinba King thinks?" After speaking, he sat waiting. Sinba Meruze said, "Heavenly King and ministers of all departments, before my late father King Darma Ben, we never invaded any tribe. This soft white silk of the Hor Kingdom bore no stains. But since White Tent Heavenly King ascended the throne, we have made too many enemies and incurred the hatred of all our neighbors. I fear disputes will arise endlessly, longer than a river. Now within our Hor Kingdom, we can only flatter and praise; we cannot bear to hear a single word of dissent. Though Daben, Tangze, and I dare to speak some honest words, the King simply does not heed them. The young men led by the King's younger brother Duoqin and Qiangla recklessly show off their strength, provoking conflicts and enmity, yet the King believes them. However, who is cowardly and who is brave will only become clear when it finally comes to each one's own head!" Duoqin was very displeased: "You keep saying day after day that we, the king and his ministers, are doomed, doomed. But aren't we still perfectly fine? I think it's better to attack that caravan." Tangze said, "A full pot of rice has its time to cook; a full plate of meat has its time to cool. It would be better to first send someone to inquire, to probe the reality of the situation, and demand they pay the water and pasture fee. If they refuse, then consider sending troops; it wouldn't be too late." White Tent King also thought this idea was good, so he dispatched Sinba Meruze and a clever-tongued dwarf to collect the water and pasture fee while also scouting their movements. Meruze donned his armor neatly: a white helmet adorned with a cluster of red horsehair tassels, white armor, a quiver and bow case fastened tightly at his waist, his dense forest-like black hair protruding from beneath the helmet, his brownish-yellow beard jutting out on his chest, riding a white-browed dappled horse. The dwarf also rode a bird-winged horse, closely following behind, galloping toward the caravan. The Sinba's Humiliating Encounter with the Caravan As they neared the merchant tents, Meruze first sent the dwarf to test the waters. The dwarf tied his horse to a tree and timidly crept toward the tents, just as the guards were practicing archery. Arrows flew chaotically; the dwarf couldn't advance, so he had to hide in the grass by the water-fetching path, waiting for someone fetching water to inquire about the situation. As soon as the archery stopped, a group of water-carriers came whistling along. One worker examined the dwarf carefully and said, "How strange! Where did this little bird die here? If later water-carriers aren't careful, they might step on it or trip over it!" Before the dwarf could reply, the man grabbed him like a little bird and flung him several zhang away, knocking the dwarf unconscious. When he came to and understood, he hurried back to report to Sinba: "No matter what, I dare not go again." He hung his head, his neck bent like a bow, standing there motionless. Meruze had no choice but to go alone. Arriving near the merchant tents, he saw three great merchants smiling as if discussing something, but they were too far away to hear clearly, and he couldn't get closer. So he turned and walked toward the tea-making tent. The workers there were all sneering coldly. Though he shouted at them several times, no one paid him any heed, so he had to wait outside the tent. After a while, a worker emerged, his head wrapped in a cloud-white silk turban, wearing a sky-blue robe, red satin trousers, a treasure blade as long as a river at his waist, rainbow-hued long boots on his feet, a golden-glinting Buddhist shrine hanging on his chest, and silver earrings dazzling to the eyes—like a beautiful peacock. Sinba called out "Brother!" several times in succession, but the man still ignored him and walked away. When he returned, Sinba again called out "Brother!" as before. The man only replied with an "Ah," asking indifferently, "What are you, this fellow, shouting about in front of our great tent?" Sinba said, "This is our Hor Kingdom's pastureland. Our White Tent King has ordered that unless you pay the water and pasture fee, you are not permitted to pitch tents here!" Hearing this, the man sneered and said, "Ah! You fool, talking nonsense. From the prosperous Jhana in the east to the Buddhist kingdom of Jaga in the west, how many times has my merchant caravan traveled? I've never heard of any Hor White Tent King. In this land of Jambudvipa, forget about you yellow Hor people the size of a horse felt pad—even on the great plains before the Vajra Seat at the Jaga temple, or before the golden throne of the Shakyamuni Buddha in Lhasa, Tibet, my caravan has pitched tents. Everywhere we go, people treat us with tea and wine, respect and courtesy. Gold and silver are measured by the peck, silk and satin sold by the length. Trade is fair, both sides satisfied. Never has anyone demanded any grass or water fee! But in your yellow Hor land, you actually say we can't pitch tents? I've truly never heard such a thing. Your White Tent King—aside from bullying Hor men and women, what is he to us? If you insist on threatening that we can't drink water or pasture horses here, we'll put hobbles on all our mules and horses and not move a single step. But from now on, all water and fodder must be supplied daily by your king. The soles of our feet don't have mouths; we don't eat grass. You can rest assured about that." After this dressing-down, the man still felt he hadn't said enough and continued, "You thief, what exactly have you come for today? To extort or to steal something? You boast until the heavens shake, yet you don't know shame. Fine, if you want water and grass money, you can grab three handfuls of ash from that stove pit and eat it. If you still don't scream back, I'll unleash those sixty fierce mastiffs. See if they don't bite you until you're drenched in blood!" These words made Sinba so angry he bristled. He shouted, "Hey! Worker with the hero's turban! Your attitude is more obstinate than rock, your temper rougher than coarse woolen cloth. My yellow Hor is not like other places where you can act as you please! Originally, I thought of sending a few great Sinbas with troops, but I felt coming personally to mediate would suffice. Yet you actually speak so insolently. I don't mind that at all, but if you insist on not paying the water and pasture fee, I'm afraid you'll face punishment under Hor law. So better pay the fee quickly and avoid that step!" Hearing this, the man said, "We have no time to pay you now. Waiting until the eighth day to pay isn't too late. If you can't wait, then tonight, the dirt I shake from my hat and boots, the stove ash I scrape out—I'll give it all to you and White Tent King as snacks, as the first installment of the water and grass fee. Such fine goods—don't distribute them among the Hor tribes!" With that, he glared and turned back into the tent, then stuck his head out and roared angrily, "What? Still not scramming back? I'm going to unleash the dogs!" As he spoke, he untied the mastiffs. All sixty dogs pounced toward Sinba. Sinba fled for his life backward; it felt as if a dog had already bitten his calf, his heart pounding like a lamb's. The barking before and behind was like a thousand thunders; the dogs' tongues flashed like red lightning. He ran headlong without looking back, not returning to Yaze City until dusk. Not daring to mention the insults, he just panted and reported to White Tent King that it had been agreed to collect the water and pasture fee seven days later. The Hor king and ministers had no choice but to agree. Within a few days, the caravan had already smashed the grass and shrubs over a large nearby area with stones, turning the beautiful grassland into patches of black earth, leaving behind a scene of desolation and bleakness. Because of the prior agreement, the Hor king and ministers saw this but could do nothing, forced to wait for the day to collect the fee. Gesar Transforms Into A Fisherman And Kill The Soul-Binding Fish On the fourth day, Gesar led thirteen men from the caravan. Transforming himself into a fearsome-looking fisherman, he wore deerskin trousers and shirt, wrapped around his waist with eighteen kinds of horns and antlers from wild yaks and antelopes. Carrying iron hooks and fishing nets, he moved his tent to a place with fish nests in the great Hor River and cast his net. At that time, the three soul-binding fish were surrounded by a hundred subordinate fish, devouring various creatures in the river as if eating roasted barley. The fisherman gathered all these fish into his net, pulled them ashore, dumped them on the great plain, and began gutting them one by one. The people of Yaze City all saw this scene. Sinba immediately leaped onto his horse and galloped off like the wind. Among the netted fish were three exceptionally large ones: vermilion, golden, and white-browed. Their eyes blinked like shining mirrors, their tails thrashing left and right. Just as the fisherman was about to kill them, Meruze arrived. Looking at these large fish, their colors matching the patterns in the ancient secret texts passed down through generations, they seemed very much like the soul-binding sacred fish of the three Hor Kings. White Tent King had just days ago spoken of protecting them. Filled with anger and anxiety, he urgently shouted at the fisherman, "You caravan! First you pitched tents on my forbidden grassland, pastured your mules and horses, then set dogs on me. Now you're catching and killing our Hor fish! Why do you bully us like this?" The fisherman, having just gutted a fish as big as a sleeve, bloodily, grabbed Sinba's chest with his left hand, swung the fish with his right, and struck him three times across the face like the flashing dawn light, cursing, "You insatiably greedy fellow! The river has no owner, flowing freely across the plain. Catching a few ownerless fish—what does it have to do with you? I'll take these big fish back for meals, these small ones for snacks. If you weren't so greedy and knew your place, I'd give you this fish soup as a gift. Eat your fill and hurry back to claim credit before White Tent King!" By then, the fish sun-drying on the plain had all died. Sinba felt both ashamed and anxious but could do nothing. He thought, if he argued further, it would only worsen the situation. Forget the other fish; if he could get those three soul-binding fish, the demon-masters surely had ways to revive them. So he deceitfully said, "Respected fisherman! According to ancient Hor texts, these three large vermilion, golden, and white-browed fish are three extremely potent poisons. What use are they to you? You can do as you please with the other fish—eat them or release them, it's up to you. But I came early this morning and have truly been as careful as possible with you. If others ask me, 'What did you accomplish with the fisherman?' How shall I answer? As the proverb says, 'A good man is like gold, able to fulfill people's wishes.' Please give me these three dead poisonous fish. For you, among these thousand fish, it's nothing much." The fisherman paid no heed, quickly stuffing the dried large fish into a bag, saying, "You deceiver! For us merchants, we need medicine, and we need poisons. I don't need you giving me advice. Get lost early!" With that, he kicked Sinba three times, sending him tumbling head over heels, stars flashing before his eyes. Others in the tent saw this and burst into roars of laughter like mountains collapsing and earth splitting. Amid the wild laughter, the fisherman strode away. Ashamed and realizing he was no match for the fisherman, Sinba could only slip hurriedly back to the city. He reported all these events in detail to White Tent King. The ministers unanimously agreed that this caravan was outrageously bold and lawless, deciding to muster troops that very night to eliminate them. The Vanished Caravan At the break of dawn, the four great Hor generals assembled a large army. As soon as day broke, they launched an attack on the caravan camp. Duoqin volunteered to lead the vanguard. When he arrived with his troops, the tents had long since vanished without a trace, leaving only large stove platforms and piles of stove ash. Discarded tea leaves were heaped like small hills. The entire great plain was empty, not a soul in sight.

The people of the Ling tribe settled peacefully in the fertile Yellow River valley. The land was lush with grass and grain, and the livestock grew strong and healthy. It was indeed a wonderful place. Seeing the people living in peace and prosperity, Joru felt like he had completed an important mission. K i n g G e s a r of Tibet The Legend from ling King Gesar (about 1038-1119 AD) was a legendary Tibetan hero who was born in Dege County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. Later generations called him King Gesar of Ling. According to legend, King Gesar is also the incarnation of the Guru Rinpoche and his wisdom, compassion and power. Chapter 14: Chao Tong’s Fury and Dan sa’s Silent Resolve Joru's Prophecy The people of the Ling tribe settled peacefully in the fertile Yellow River valley. The land was lush with grass and grain, and the livestock grew strong and healthy. It was indeed a wonderful place. Seeing the people living in peace and prosperity, Joru felt like he had completed an important mission. However, Joru wanted to venture to Mamey Yulong Songduo, a wild and dangerous land full of demons and evil spirits, to transform it into a new and peaceful home. But he feared the people of Ling would not allow him to leave. So, just as he had done when he lived in Ling, he created many disturbances that caused annoyance and hatred among the people. Eventually, Joru and his mother were once again driven out of the Yellow River valley and sent to the perilous land of Mamey Yulong Songduo, where demons roamed freely, and malevolent deities wreaked havoc. Despite the adversity, Joru’s pure and noble intentions never wavered. During the day, he sang and joked with the people, while at night he played dice games with the gods and gambled with demons. Using his divine powers and miraculous transformations, he subdued the demons and evil spirits one by one. Gradually, Joru turned the once wild and desolate land of Mamey Yulong Songduo into a peaceful and auspicious place. Time passed quickly, and before he realized it, Joru had turned 12 years old. It was the Tibetan Iron Pig Year. On the 8th day of the first month, just before dawn, as Joru was still fast asleep, the goddess Mandanaze descended to his side. She was surrounded by a host of sky-dancing dakinis and rode on a majestic white lion. Leaning close to Joru’s ear, she sang him a gentle and prophetic song: “In fields as neat as a chessboard, The green crops grow tall and strong. But without heavy fruits to adorn them, Even the lushest growth becomes mere fodder, Leaving nothing but empty sorrow. In the vast blue sky above, Countless stars twinkle and shine. But without the bright moon to reflect, Even the stars lose their brilliance, Leaving the earth in darkness. In the beautiful land of Ling, Joru performs countless wonders. But if he does not take the throne to rule, And merely intimidates his uncles, His miracles will tarnish his name. A thousand-mile steed from Uddiyana Roams among the northern wild horses. Born on the same day, month, and year as you, If you don’t capture it this year, Like a rainbow, it will vanish forever. The gods have chosen your bride— Sangjang Zumu, the Jewel Maiden of Gyalo. If you do not marry her this year, The Darong family will claim her instead. Without her help, your great deeds will fail. At dawn tomorrow, You must transform into the wrathful Hayagriva Deity, And deliver a prophecy to Chao Tong. Tell him to host a grand banquet for the Ling brothers, And let the Darong family prepare the feast. Tell him the throne, treasures, and the Jewel Maiden Will be wagered in a horse race. Assure him that his Jade Horse will win, And the Jewel Maiden will become his family’s.” The Goddess's Instructions to Joru Joru, in a half-asleep, half-awake state, heard the goddess Mandanaze continue speaking: “My child, tomorrow at this time, you must transform into the wrathful Hayagriva Deity and deliver a prophecy to Chao Tong. Tell him that he must immediately organize a grand horse race. The stakes should include the throne, the seven treasures, and the most beautiful girl in Ling—Sangjang Zumu, the Jewel Maiden of the Gyalo family. Also, tell him that the final victory of the race will surely belong to his Jade Horse.” Joru woke up suddenly, opening his eyes to the pitch-black darkness around him. The goddess had already disappeared, but her instructions were deeply imprinted in his mind. He thought to himself: “The goddess is right. For the past twelve years, I have been like a lotus hidden in mud. Aside from my mother, Guomu, no one knows who I truly am. I have done so many good deeds, yet no one understands or recognizes my efforts, and instead, I am often misunderstood. Now the time has come for me to reveal my abilities, follow the goddess’s instructions, participate in the horse race, and claim the throne.” Joru Delivers the Prophecy to Chao Tong To take the throne, the first thing Joru needed to do was to get Chao Tong, the leader of Darong, to host the horse race. At that time, Chao Tong was diligently practicing the rituals for the protector deity, the Hayagriva (Horse-Headed) Deity. This was a divine opportunity. On the night of the 9th day, Joru transformed into a crow. While Chao Tong was half-asleep during his practice, Joru sang him a prophetic song: “This is the Darong region of Wiyu, I am the red-faced Hayagriva Deity. Wake up, Chao Tong, and listen to my prophecy! There’s an old saying: In fields scattered like stars, Barley is sown, hoping for timely rain. If southern clouds don’t bring rain now, Snowfall in winter will come too late. Chao Tong, practicing the Hayagriva Deity’s ritual, You hope for blessings in great matters. If the gods do not grant blessings now, Their help will come too late. Tomorrow, prepare yourself. Gather all the brothers of Ling. Invite everyone, rich and poor alike, And host the banquet in your home. The Jewel Maiden of the Gyalo family, The seven treasures from the treasury, And the throne of the Ling Kingdom Will be wagered in the horse race. The throne will belong to your family, The Jewel Maiden’s husband will be from your line. Among the thirty horses of the brothers, Your Jade Horse will surely win.” When Chao Tong opened his eyes, he saw the crow—Joru’s transformation—disappear into the statue of the Hayagriva Deity that he worshipped. Believing in the prophecy without a doubt, Chao Tong immediately got up, bowed repeatedly to the deity, and told his wife, Dan Sa, about the Hayagriva Deity’s prophecy. Chao Tong Relays the Prophecy to Dan Sa Chao Tong immediately explained the situation to his wife, Dan Sa, and urged her to prepare the feast for the upcoming horse race: “Dan Sa Setso, don’t sleep in late. Lazy sleepers find no peace. Stones gather dust when they sleep, Trees rot at the roots when they sleep. Masters lose discipline when they sleep, Officials neglect laws when they sleep. Women ruin households when they sleep, Warriors lose to enemies when they sleep. At dawn, the northern deity delivered a prophecy. He said all six clans must gather. The Ling brothers must all be invited, And the banquet must be hosted by our family. The Jewel Maiden of the Gyalo family, The throne and the treasures of Ling, Will be wagered in the horse race. He said the Jewel Maiden will be ours, The golden throne will be ours, And I will inherit the kingship of Ling. Noble power and treasures, Together they shine brighter and brighter. Dishonorable companions and worn boots, Together they sink lower and lower, Until they are thrown out, unwanted. Remember this: To take what you want, your hands must be steady. To win the race, your knees must not tremble. Great achievements shine like pure banners— Never let them be stained by dirt. Celebrations are like polished white copper— Never let them tarnish with resentment. Setso, get up quickly! Prepare the banquet to welcome our guests. Sweet butter cakes in abundance, Mountains of fresh and tender meat, Oceans of fragrant wine. Prepare the finest teas, Brewed in auspicious copper pots, With salt and calf milk. The tea must be rich and delicious. Let the banquet be grand and magnificent. Wealth increases when generously shared, But hoarded treasures bring no joy. Give freely to trusted friends!” Dan Sa Suspects the Prophecy Dan Sa thought for a moment. She had heard rumors in the past that the throne of Ling, the seven treasures, and the Jewel Maiden Sangjang Zumu had already been prophesied to belong to Joru. Knowing Joru’s talent for transformations, she suspected that this prophecy might have been fabricated by him. Feeling it was her duty to clarify things to Chao Tong, she said: “My king, do not believe the cries of a crow in the middle of the night. That is not a deity but an evil spirit; it is not a prophecy but a trick. My king, as the saying goes: ‘Darkness forces people to rest at night; Deep in the night, one must sleep. Rising depends on the call of daylight; The bright day urges people to plow the fields.’ Everyone follows these four natural arrangements, so why is this 'Wrathful Deity' acting against them? Forcing you to wake up in the middle of the night is not a good omen! I urge you to sleep soundly tonight and discuss this matter with others tomorrow. It’s not too late to decide then…” Chao Tong Rejects Dan Sa's Plea Before Dansa could finish speaking, Chao Tong recalled the prophecy of the Horse-Headed Deity: “Superior men dedicate their hearts to the gods; Their hearts are bright like the sun. Mediocre men dedicate their hearts to their kings; They remain free and unconfused. Inferior men dedicate their hearts to their wives; And their fates are destined for misfortune.” Chao Tong thought to himself: “Only inferior men listen to their wives. I, Chao Tong, the leader of Darong, am a superior man. Naturally, I must listen to the prophecy of the gods. Besides, the seven treasures, the throne of Ling, and especially the unforgettable Jewel Maiden Sangjang Zumu—if I can bring her into my home, I would be completely satisfied, even if I gain nothing else!” The more Chao Tong thought about it, the happier he became. The prophecy of the Hayagriva Deity seemed to align perfectly with his desires. He was particularly confident in his Jade Horse, the finest steed in Ling, and was certain it would win the race. However, one thing worried him: would Sangjang Zumu agree to be a wager in the horse race? If she agreed, there would be no doubt that she would become his wife. But Chao Tong also began to consider the possible conflicts between Zumu and Dan Sa once Zumu entered the household. He thought to himself: “How could I let Sangjang Zumu be mistreated? Even if she experienced the slightest unhappiness, I, Chao Tong, would also feel uneasy. This wretched Dan Sa could cause trouble in the future. It’s better to get rid of her now to avoid future problems.” Chao Tong Rebukes Dan Sa Thinking about all of this, Chao Tong turned to Dan Sa with fury and said: “Poison-tongued Dan Sa with lips like a sheep, Open your ears and listen well. If the gods did not pity and enlighten you, Your mind would remain muddled, your thoughts dim. The Hayagriva Deity personally delivered the prophecy, And yet, you claim it brings disaster and misfortune. Challenging a good omen deserves punishment, But considering you’ve borne children for me, I’ll spare you this time out of kindness. The mistress of Darong Castle, When Sangjang Zumu arrives, will be her. The treasure vaults, golden chests, and royal chambers— All will be entrusted to her hands. As for you, wretched Dan Sa, Your hands will fetch wooden bowls and ladles. If you wish to stay, then stay; If not, you are free to leave! Spring brings warmth to the earth, Forcing ice to melt away. Autumn frost urges the harvest, Forcing ripe crops to be gathered. Dan Sa, you are like withering leaves, Destined to fall and fade from favor. When Sangjang Zumu rises like the morning sun, Your owl-like eyes will surely go blind. Zumu is a radiant, pure flower, Blooming on the shores of Darong Lake. All who see her regard her as sacred nectar, And the Wrathful King is enchanted by her beauty. You, Dan Sa, are just an ordinary prairie flower, Once vibrant in youth, now withered by time. Now, like an old rug underfoot, You are trampled and forgotten. The fate of past lives determines the suffering of this one— You cannot escape it. My household is abundant with food and drink, If you refuse to work, then sit aside. The princess, Chao Mu Cuo, Clever and capable, can assist Zumu. The grand banquet will surely be well-prepared. Chao Tong Gives Orders for the Banquet After speaking to Dan Sa, Chao Tong turned to his trusted servant Akui Tabasolang and gave him the following orders: “Akui Tabasolang! Waste no time and set out immediately! At the upper banks of Matiyada, Beat the ritual drum and blow the conch horn. Deliver this message to Gyatsa Xiega, Whisper the news to Siping in secret. Summon all the heroes of Ling, And announce this decree publicly: The beautiful lotus is about to be struck by hail; The brothers of Ling must act quickly, Or the stunning Sangjang Zumu Will be married off to another tribe. Therefore, a national horse race is to be held. Sangjang Zumu, along with her servants, And the seven treasures from the treasury, Will be the stakes for the horse race. Our Darong family will host the event, With a grand banquet to discuss important matters. Invite all the brothers to the feast. On the 10th day of the month, decisions will be made, And on the 15th, the horse race will take place.” Dan Sa's Silent Resolve Dans Sa was so angered by Chao Tong’s words that she trembled. As the saying goes: “The mountain lord cannot avoid debt collectors, And an old forehead cannot escape wrinkles.” Back when she was young and beautiful, like a vibrant flower of the grasslands, Chao Tong had married her into his home. Over the years, she had borne him children and managed the household. Now that she was old, Chao Tong had grown tired of her. He dismissed her good advice as malicious words and was ready to cast her aside after half a lifetime together. Dan Sa wanted to argue back but feared that Chao Tong would say even harsher things, disturbing the family’s harmony. She thought to herself: “The gods are always fair. I shall wait and see what becomes of this petty man.” With this thought, Dan Sa said nothing further. She continued to manage the household as she always had, silently and diligently preparing the banquet for Chao Tong.

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K i n g G e s a r of Tibet The Legend from ling King Gesar (about 1038-1119 AD) was a legendary Tibetan hero who was born in Dege County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. Later generations called him King Gesar of Ling. According to legend, King Gesar is also the incarnation of the Guru Rinpoche and his wisdom, compassion and power. Chapter 80 The King's Divine Arrow Prevails With Celestial Aid; Heroes Storm The Jiang Camp To Rescue Chao Tong Celestial Portents and the King's Decisive Arrow The next morning, as the Ling army was making prayers to the deities, they suddenly witnessed a strange spectacle in the sky. Amidst rolling, multicolored clouds, three distinct clouds—white, yellow, and black—appeared. Between these clouds, two large camps were pitched. The tents shimmered with a dazzling, brilliant light. Above the two camps arched two rainbows. These camps were the divine camp of the White Brahma King and the demonic camp of the Black Demon God of the Jiang region. The rainbows above the opposing camps clashed in the sky like two colorful dragons locked in combat. Both the Jiang and Ling people watched in astonishment. At this moment, the Great Lion King Gesar of Ling thought: The war situation is extremely tense now. The scene in the sky is an omen bestowed by the gods. Victory will go to whichever side has the greater kingly authority. Whether the black karma or the white karma will triumph will be decided today. The King then addressed the heroes of Ling: "Whether we achieve victory in today's battle rests entirely in your hands. The two rainbows in the sky are changeable and unpredictable. Whichever rainbow can sever the other will claim victory for its side." The heroes were all greatly excited upon hearing this. On the Jiang side, people saw the rainbows merely as a marvel, unaware of their connection to the war's outcome. Believing it to be a manifestation of their demon gods, they followed the earlier words of the bird, slaughtering their divine horses and divine cattle as offerings to the demon gods. The remaining horse and beef were distributed among the troops. At this time, Chao Tong was about to hurl his curse-offering towards the rainbow symbolizing the demon gods. Seething with anger, sparks flew from the offering in his hand. Just as he was about to throw it, the Great Lion King stopped him: "Uncle, hold your offering for now; it is not yet the time to cast it. One of the rainbows in the sky is a sign of the celestial gods coming to aid me, Gesar, in subduing the enemy. We must not let your offering mistakenly harm this rainbow. When I descended to the mortal realm, my father, the White Brahma King, bestowed upon me the divine thunderbolt arrow that can fly. Now is the moment to use it." As he spoke, he took out the divine arrow and his precious bow. Chao Tong, however, said, "Nephew, hold your action. Let your uncle handle this." The two argued back and forth for a while. Chief Steward Rongtsa Chagen said: "Chao Tong has the merit of rescuing the heroine from prison, for which I should let him boast. But today is no ordinary day; the Great King Gesar must personally display his divine might. Great King, you should shoot the arrow to lead the way. In today's battle, we must achieve an immediate victory." The thoughts of all the heroes aligned with what the Chief Steward said. The Great King Gesar nocked his arrow and declared: "If I, Joru, cannot shoot and sever that rainbow above the black demon camp at its waist, then I have boasted of being a hero in vain." With these words, he let the arrow fly. Immediately, flames, hailstones, and lightning filled the sky and earth. The soul-binding rainbow of the black demons vanished into thick smoke, like bird feathers consumed by fierce fire. Seeing this, panic erupted among the Jiang ranks. The flames, fanned by the wind, swept towards the Jiang camp, burning countless soldiers to death and throwing the Jiang army into disarray. Seeing this, Chao Tong thought it an excellent opportunity to claim merit and took the chance to hurl his curse-offering towards the place where the demon gods resided. Divine Clash, Chao Tong's Capture, and Desperate Pleas At this moment, the Jiang protector god, the White Sky Demon God, angrily shot an arrow at the rainbow above the Brahma God's camp. No sooner had the arrow been loosed than it encountered the curse-offering thrown by Chao Tong, which was flying towards it wreathed in roaring flames. The demon arrow dared not proceed and was forced to turn back, in its confusion striking and killing over forty demon soldiers in its own camp. Simultaneously, the divine rainbow of the White Brahma King also vanished. The divine soldiers of Brahma transformed into armored warriors wielding weapons and engaged the demon soldiers in fierce combat. In the end, the divine soldiers achieved a great victory and pursued the fleeing remnants relentlessly. The demon soldiers were utterly defeated and scattered in all directions. The White Demon God knew this defeat was caused by Chao Tong's thrown offering deflecting his arrow. Consumed with rage towards Chao Tong, he cast down from mid-air a solar divine lasso and a lunar divine iron hook, which flew towards Chao Tong like a magnet attracting a needle. Chao Tong, caught off guard, was seized as effortlessly as a rabbit snatched by a mountain eagle. Chao Tong cried out loudly: "Warriors from the eight great camps of the Ling army, come quickly to save me! Especially you, nephew Great King Gesar, show your prowess now! The deities of Lingga possess boundless power, display it now! What use are men and gods hiding in their tents? How can the Ling kingdom manage without your uncle? The land of Ling cannot be without me!" The Ling people heard Chao Tong's distant cries for help, but it was too late to shoot arrows in rescue. Both Chao Tong and his warhorse fell into the hands of the Jiang people. Taken to the Jiang camp, Chao Tong was so terrified he fainted. After a good while, he regained consciousness. Opening his eyes, he saw himself surrounded by Jiang soldiers. Standing beside him were three big men with black beards, each brandishing a sharp blade in front of Chao Tong's face, making his goat-like beard tremble with fear. He couldn't utter a word. Minister Boidoi said to the three black-bearded men: "This man threw a curse-offering yesterday, causing the death of many of our soldiers. Today he gets his just deserts; send him before the God of Death! This is a kindness bestowed by the White Sky Demon God!" Then, with a beaming smile, he sang: Devoutly I pray to the White Sky Demon God, Devoutly I pray to the Variegated Demon God of the mid-air, Devoutly I pray to the Black Earth Demon God, Please help me realize my desires. The inferior horse that runs amok among the herd, Is the horse that harms the herd, cursed by all. The petty man who stirs up trouble among people, Chao Tong, your crimes are exceedingly great. Today on this field, two armies clash in battle, It was you who cast the curse-offering, working evil magic. Sudden, roaring flames came flying over, Making it hard for our demon gods to withstand. This morning when the divine and demon camps clashed, The sky was filled with fiery light piercing the clouds. The flaming offering charged towards our demon camp, Causing great losses to our demon camp's men and horses. I am the leader of the eight divisions, feared by all, Yet you dared to make an enemy of me. Truly your crimes are heinous and unforgivable, Go now and report to King Yama! You three burly men, do not delay your actions, Tie him up tightly with five-flower bonds. Bind his four limbs tight like a ball of thread, Then throw him in the water to feed the fish and shrimp. Hearing Boidoi's words, Chao Tong believed his time had come. Trembling with fear and utterly drained, he couldn't speak. The three burly men took ropes and prepared to bind him and throw him into the river. At this moment, Chao Tong suddenly conceived a plan and tried to deceive them with lies: "I beg you to imprison me for a few more days. I have important words to tell you. Today, in this bright daylight, whether led astray by demons or struck by heavenly calamity, I have fallen into your hands. You leaders, radiant as the sun in the sky, spare this most incapable man! I have important information to tell you. The so-called World Lion King is but an empty title; I know best what abilities he truly has. The so-called thirty heroes are also merely empty names; I am clear on what stuff they are really made of. As for that Chief Steward, he is advanced in years and cannot exert great strength. That Bara Senda Adong is actually a coward. I beg you, leaders, do not kill me yet. Tomorrow I have important intelligence to share with everyone." Chao Tong used these words to buy time, hoping to find an opportunity to escape. The Heroic Rescue Charge While Chao Tong was wrangling with the Jiang men, the heroes within the Ling army all agreed they should go to rescue him. Each was eager to charge forward and bring him back. Especially Seba Niben Daya, who shouted loudly: "Heroes, follow me and charge!" At his call, ten heroes—Zhale Zejie, Wenbu Alubasen, Mujang Renqing Daru, Danma, Bara, Sinba, Gade, Gongba, Mudu Jiana Jibu, and the heroine Adanam—donned armor and helmets and set out. Each wore precious swords, their three companion weapons gleaming coldly, while white divine lassos danced in their hands. Led by Niben, Sinba, and Danma, they charged together towards the Jiang camp. The Jiang soldiers fell into immediate chaos, looking like headless flies crashing about everywhere; like black earth turned over by a plowshare, collapsing to one side; like bamboo poles thrust into water, bending and breaking. Each man scrambled for a path of escape. Seeing rescuers arrive, Chao Tong shouted loudly: "Niben! Zhale! Your uncle is here!" The heroes charged straight into the Jiang camp and rescued Chao Tong. Chao Tong immediately mounted his warhorse and galloped into the ranks of the heroes. Amidst the battle cries of the charging Ling heroes, Chao Tong swung his blade, cutting the yak-tail divine banner in front of the Jiang tents into three pieces and hacking the tents until they leaned precariously, throwing the enemy camp into disarray. Zhale shot over twenty silver-feathered arrows, killing countless enemies. Niben shot over twenty gold-feathered arrows, also killing countless foes. Wenbu Alubasen and Mujang Renqing Daru hacked and thrust with blades and spears, each killing over twenty armored soldiers. Danma, Sinba, Bara, and others fiercely chopped with blades and axes, each killing over fifty armored soldiers. The heroine Adanam and Gongba, brandishing arrows, blades, and long spears, each killed over thirty armored soldiers. Just as everyone was about to return, the three burly men of Jiang each threw a lasso of flame and lightning, which looped around the necks of Bara, Gade, and Sinba. The three immediately turned their horses, swung their blades, and severed the demon lassos of the three burly men. Seeing the day's battle situation turning against them, the Jiang fierce commanders had no choice but to withdraw, fleeing into their castle to defend, not daring to come out and engage again. Triumphant Return and Celebration Having rescued Chao Tong, the Ling people returned to their camp as the sun set. Elated by their victory in battle, the heroes that evening relaxed and enjoyed tea, snacks, and meat, spending a night of clear moonlight and gentle breeze in joyful revelry.

King Gesar (about 1038-1119 AD) was a legendary Tibetan hero who was born in Dege County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. Later generations called him King Gesar of Ling. According to legend, King Gesar is also the incarnation of the Guru Rinpoche and his wisdom, compassion and power. The Legend from ling King Gesar (about 1038-1119 AD) was a legendary Tibetan hero who was born in Dege County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. Later generations called him King Gesar of Ling. According to legend, King Gesar is also the incarnation of the Guru Rinpoche and his wisdom, compassion and power. K i n g G e s a r of Tibet Chapter 11 Joru transforms into a beautiful woman Chapter 12 Danma’s divine arrow kills little Lusa, and Nangwa charges alone into the great Ling camp Chapter 13 A palace is built to repay the merchant's kindness, and the people of Ling relocate to Ma region to escape natural disasters Chapter 14 Chao tong’s fury and Dan Sa’s silent resolve Chapter 15 Chao Tong hosts a grand banquet to plan the horse race, the people of Ling make good wishes to welcome Joru Chapter 16 The pearl maiden shows gratitude and searches for Joru and his mother, the divine son transforms to test the maiden's heart Chapter 17 With divine help, the thousand-mile steed is captured; Zumu's witty praise for Jang Gapeibu Chapter 18 Testing Zumu's affection with an illusion, confirming true intentions to grant the saddle and bridle for the divine horse Chapter 19 Chao Tong schemes to seize the divine steed, Dunpa Kyenzen sacrifices the precious saddle for the greater good Chapter 20 The horse racing festival: heroes display their might, seven women harbor different intentions Chapter 21 Defeating three demons, the divine heir rides across the racetrack; testing the crowd, Joru probes loyalty and betrayal Chapter 22 Winning the horse racing championship and ascending the golden throne, the Lion King grants titles to benefit the mountain region Chapter 23 The heavenly mother commands the King to practice the true dharma; the Black Demon causes havoc, and Meisa is captured Chapter 24 To save Meisa, the Lion King vows to defeat the demon; wishing to keep her husband, Zumu offers medicinal wine Chapter 25 Campaigning in the northern lands, Gesar manages state affairs; bidding farewell, Queen Zumu pleads with her loved one to stay Chapter 26 Devoted Zumu rides to pursue the Great King; the affectionate divine son aids his wife in returning to her hometown Chapter 27 Tuibagawa captures the Demon Kingdom's beauty; Adanamu teaches the secret method to subdue demons Chapter 28 Using strategy and a token to pass three trials; wielding divine power to defeat demons and subdue Qinen Chapter 29 The Celestial crane carries out its mission to confuse the soul-binding bird; Meisa speaks of her resentment and pours out her inner suffering Chapter 30 Setting a trap to obtain the Demon King's fatal secret; defeating Lutsan to save the Demon Kingdom from suffering Chapter 31 The White Tent King sends four birds to search for the beauty; the black crow spreads slander and brings calamity Chapter 32 The heroes of Ling discuss the calamity bird with passion; the veteran Danma bravely scouts enemy movements Chapter 33 Detailed account of reporting the calamity bird and receiving rewards; divining omens of fortune and misfortune, the diviner woman is punished Chapter 34 Danma uses strategy to cleverly seize the hor horses, sinba goes to battle and loses his skull cap Chapter 35 Gyatsa rides alone to brave the hor camp, Zumu's sharp words secretly mock the Darong King Chapter 36 Using illusions, Chao Tong bravely enters the enemy camp three times; cowards, fearing death, attempt to rebel Chapter 37 Setting a deadly trap, they deceive Yuda into marching to war; haunted by a nightmare, Dasa's desperate pleas go unheeded Chapter 38 Falling for a treacherous plot, Yuda perishes on the battlefield; losing his young son, the Chief Steward endures his grief Chapter 39 The Hor army invades Ling Gabu; two armies face off in a great battle on the Yellow River plains Chapter 40 Praying to the spirits, the Ling army receives divine protection; bravely defeating the Hor army, Gyatsa achieves military glory Table of content Description Table of content Description Chapter 1 Click for here for ch1 The People of the Snowy Land Suffer Great Hardships, Praying for the Gods to Descend and Subdue the Demons Chapter 2 Click for here for ch2 Avalokiteshvara Delivers the Teachings on Ox-Tail Continent:The Rakshasa King and the Divine Son Protected by the Heaven of Ultimate Form Chapter 3 Click for here for ch3 The Divine Child Fears Difficulty and Refuses to Descend. The Heavenly Deities Urge Him with Nine Divinations Chapter 4 Click for here for ch4 Seeking the Divination Deity to Resolve Doubts, Eliminate Disasters, Cure Plagues, and Receive the Dragon Maiden as a Reward Chapter 5 Click for here for ch5 A Good Omen Appears, Chief Seeks Dream Interpretation, and the Great Sage Proclaims Prophecy Chapter 6 Click for here for ch6 Avenging a Brother – Gyatsa Leads a Campaign Against the Guo Tribe, and Senlen Wins the Dragon King's Daughter Chapter 7 Click for here for ch7 Jealousy Arises – Jiafei Bullies the Dragon Maiden, Who Is Banished to the Wilderness Chapter 8 Coming soon

K i n g G e s a r of Tibet The Legend from ling King Gesar (about 1038-1119 AD) was a legendary Tibetan hero who was born in Dege County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. Later generations called him King Gesar of Ling. According to legend, King Gesar is also the incarnation of the Guru Rinpoche and his wisdom, compassion and power. Chapter 50 The King Indulges In Pleasure, Forgetting His Homeland; The Divine Steed's Tears Awaken The Amnesiac The King's Forgetfulness in the Demon Land Why had the Great Lion King Gesar not yet returned to his country? When he went north to subdue the demons, it took only three months and nine days to shoot and kill the Black Demon Lutsan. Afterward, he performed many virtuous deeds in the Demon Kingdom, freeing its beings from Lutsan's oppression and bringing them peace and happiness. Thus, three full years passed. Once everything in the demon lands was settled, Gesar prepared to return to the Ling Kingdom. He appointed the old shepherd Qinen as a minister of the Demon Kingdom to manage its affairs. Just as all this was arranged, the two consorts, Meisa Bungji and Adanam, approached the Great Lion King and offered him fine wine. After drinking, Gesar completely forgot about returning home. Day after day, he sat on the white lotus throne in the Nine-Spired Demon Palace, playing chess with Qinen, drinking and singing with Meisa and Adanam, indulging in pleasure and revelry. It turned out that Consort Meisa, having lived in the Demon Kingdom for so long, had inevitably been influenced by the demons. She was unwilling to return to Ling, fearing both that Zumu would steal the king's favor from her and that she had grown accustomed to the life of pleasure in the demon lands. So, together with Adanam, she gave the king wine laced with a drug, causing him to forget his past, forget Ling, and forget Zumu. Adanam, born and raised in the Demon Kingdom, was the sister of the Demon King Lutsan. Out of admiration for Gesar, she had helped him subdue the Black Demon. Naturally, she also had no desire to leave the Demon Kingdom. Seeing that Meisa shared her sentiments, she was happy to assist. Gesar lived days of extraordinary joy—by day, entertained by his ministers; by night, accompanied to bed by consorts as beautiful as celestial maidens. His mind grew muddled, unaware of how many days or months had passed. The Soul-Binding Crane's Warning When Ling was invaded by the Hor and Zumu sent the soul-binding white crane with a letter to the Nine-Spired Demon Palace, Gesar was playing dice with Qinen for amusement. Lifting his head abruptly, Gesar saw the crane in the sky, but he no longer remembered it was Ling's soul-binding bird. Instead, he asked in surprise, "Ah! What kind of bird is this that I've never seen before? Bird, where do you come from?" The white crane stretched its neck and sang to the Great Lion King: The home of the sun and moon, Lies on the high mountains of the east; After dispelling darkness, they set in the west, Never lingering long at the zenith. The home of the white thick clouds, Lies in the south of Jambudvipa; After bringing shade, they drift northward, Never floating forever in the void. The home of the azure cuckoo, Lies on the mountains of Menyu in the south; After changing the climate, it returns to the forest, Never dwelling forever in the north. The home of the white sheep, Lies by the beautiful shepherd's pen; After grazing on green grass, they return to the fold, Never remaining forever on the grassland. Gesar, King of Jambudvipa, Born in a place envied by all, Having subdued the demons, you should return home, Not spend your life in the demon city of Yar Kong. I am Ling's soul-binding bird, Carrying the queen's letter to the north; The people of Ling suffer calamity, Great King, you must swiftly return to your homeland. The white crane's song helped the Great Lion King regain his memory. He thought of Ling again, of Queen Zumu. Gesar mused: When new clouds gather at dawn, sunlight surely will not appear; when fog shrouds the great river, villages surely will not be seen; when Ling sends its soul-binding bird, the news surely is not auspicious. Descending from the lotus throne to retrieve the letter hanging from the crane's neck, he continued to ponder: A gale in midsummer foretells drought; a cold snap in early spring foretells frozen earth; a severe frost in autumn foretells ruined crops; a warm winter foretells blurred seasons; when Ling's divine bird flies to the demon lands, surely turmoil and war are afoot. As he opened the letter, Queen Zumu's message indeed brought dire tidings: the Hor had surrounded Ling, seeking to seize her as consort for the White Tent King, and she implored the king to return quickly to rescue them from peril. Upon reading the letter, the past confusion vanished from Gesar's mind, leaving it clear as a mirror. He decided to depart immediately for Ling, to defeat the Hor King and save his subjects. The Consorts' Deception and the Fox's Plea Meisa Bungji and Adanam once again approached the Great Lion King, graceful and smiling—one holding a jug, the other a bowl—as they offered him wine: Great King, Your face is like the full moon on the fifteenth night, Why is the bright moon shrouded in dark clouds? Your eyes are like stars at dawn, Why do sparks of lightning flash within them? Your heart is as kind as a bodhisattva's, Why are you filled with such blazing wrath? As they sang and offered wine, Gesar, anxious and thirsty, drank a cup as if it were tea. Unaware of the wine's potency—that it would induce sleep and forgetfulness—he fell into the trap laid by Meisa and Adanam, who had overheard the conversation between the white crane and the king and intended to stop his return. Sure enough, Gesar forgot everything once more and resumed a life of ease and pleasure with his consorts. Thus, another three years passed—the same three years Zumu had used her wits to delay the Hor. One day, the little magpie sent by Zumu with a message alighted on the city gate where Gesar and his two consorts were singing. Seeing the bird, Meisa immediately said, "Great King, just as we are enjoying ourselves, this bird comes to cause trouble again. Quickly, shoot it!" Gesar drew his bow and shot the little magpie dead at the city gate—the very scene Zumu had seen in her magic mirror. Not long after the magpie's death, a red fox came and pawed at the city gate. Gesar, upon seeing the beautiful fox, prepared to shoot again, but the fox spat out half of a golden ring from its mouth. Seeing the dazzling golden ring, Gesar put away his bow and arrow and approached the red fox: "Sister Fox, give me that ring. I won't shoot you; I'll even reward you." The red fox spat the ring into Gesar's hand and relayed the message Zumu had entrusted to it, concluding: "Great Lion King, Queen Zumu has been pressured for three years, Ling has been besieged for three years, and the people have suffered for three years. Why have you not returned?" The ring illuminated Gesar's heart, restoring his memory and making him realize that the years of delay were due to Meisa. He resolved to return to Ling immediately and vowed never to drink the wine offered by Consort Meisa again. Knowing that any further delay risked Zumu being taken, he thought: First, I'll shoot an arrow to frighten the Hor King. Perhaps that will buy more time. With time, I can return and personally punish the wicked White Tent King. Gesar silently recited: Arrow! Do not be scorched by fire, swept away by water, damaged by blades, or blown away by wind. Divine demon-subduing arrow, fly swiftly to the great tent of the Hor King. The divine arrow, bearing Gesar's blessings and the Great Lion King's might, flew toward the great tent of the White Tent King of Hor and struck the pillar above the tiger-skin throne—the very arrow that even the White Tent King could not pull out, the arrow that frightened him into considering retreat. But Gesar had not anticipated the traitor Chao Tong, who revealed the truth to the White Tent King. The Divine Steed's Lament and the Final Awakening Learning that Gesar intended to return to Ling, Meisa Bungji and Adanam knew that offering wine would no longer work. Instead, they prepared a lavish feast, claiming it was a farewell banquet for the king, but laced the food with the amnesia-inducing drug. Unaware, Gesar happily ate the meal and ordered the two consorts to prepare for departure immediately after. After the meal, as before, Gesar forgot about returning home. Joyful days flew by once more—another three years passed. It was now the ninth year since Gesar had come to the northern Demon Kingdom. Queen Zumu had been captive of the Hor for three years. The eloquent divine steed Jang Gapeibu grew increasingly anxious, yearning intensely to return to Ling. Fearing it might awaken the king, Meisa secretly fitted it with an iron bridle, iron hobbles, tethered it to an iron pillar as tall as a man, and locked it in a small dark room. How could such a divine creature endure such mistreatment? It soon broke free from its prison and fled back to Mount Meru. One day, King Gesar suddenly thought of Jang Gapeibu and asked Meisa about it. Unaware of the steed's whereabouts, she had no choice but to truthfully report that the horse had vanished. Enraged, the king set out on foot, crossing mountains and ridges in search. When he climbed the northern Red Heart Mountain, which stood like confronting great bears, he saw the mist-wrapped sacred mountain of Ling, Machen Pomra. Filled with both joy and melancholy, he prayed to the deities of Ling and the heavenly mother, asking them to display their power and summon back his steed. Soon, a white cloud rose from the peak of Machen Pomra, soaring into the blue sky and instantly arriving before the king. As if in a dream, it carried him to the summit of Mount Meru. There, the divine horse pawed the ground three times with its front hooves, neighed loudly three times, and galloped toward the king, shedding tears. The king sang to it: Swift messenger, come quickly! Chestnut divine steed, do not be angry, The swift wind is not as fast as you, The rainbow is not as splendid as you, The fierce tiger is not as mighty as you, The great lion is not as majestic as you, Your endurance surpasses even the white vulture's! You and I came together from the heavenly realm, Born together in Jambudvipa. I cherished my brother Gyatsa Xiega, And Queen Sangjang Zumu, As much as I cherish you. The ancients said: "The warrior loves his steed, The steed loves its warrior." When you gallop fiercely, my heart aches, I could never bear to whip you. But here in the northern Black Demon Kingdom, Why have you abandoned me? The Red Rabbit-like Divine Steed explained to the king: Great Lion King, you speak rightly. In the past, in our homeland Ling, Zumu cared for me like a delicate child. At sunrise each morning, A golden bowl brimmed with tender rice and butter, Often mixing sugarcane with feed, She would ask, "Divine steed, are you hungry?" When the sun reached midday, A silver bowl brimmed with fresh milk, Often mixing sugarcane with feed, Stirring it with a golden hairpin for me to drink, She would ask, "Divine steed, are you thirsty?" In summer, she set me on fragrant grasslands, Asking, "Steed, are you happy in heart?" In winter, she draped beast-skin blankets over me, Asking, "Are you cold or warm?" When you first came to the Demon Kingdom, You promised to return home in three years. But now, the demoness Consort Meisa, Placed an iron bridle on my head, Shackled my four hooves with iron hobbles, Tethered me to an iron pillar tall as a man, Gave me not a blade of grass nor a drop of water, And said, "Wild horses are hard to manage." She tricked you into drinking the bewitching wine, Making you forget past and future, Making you abandon suffering Ling, To dwell long in the Black Demon region. Regardless of the Hor's million-strong army, Like starving wolves pouncing on a flock of sheep, Hanging the hero Gyatsa's head on the enemy's walls, Seizing Zumu like a prisoner, Causing Ling's heroic brothers, To stain the yellow sands with blood, losing heads and lives. The ancients had a saying: "If one cannot recognize the first-grown leaves, There is no need to recognize later-grown seeds; If the first-born son cannot bring honor, What use is honor from later-born sons?" If you do not cherish your original homeland Ling, What meaning is there in guarding the Demon Kingdom well? If you do not protect your original wedded queen, What benefit is there in doting on the demoness Meisa? First, because you delayed your return, Second, because I longed for sacred Ling, Third, because I wished to see Zumu's suffering, Therefore, I left you far behind. If you will not allow this, Great King, set off for home at once! At Meisa's threshold, Linger no more, wandering and forgetting your return! Hearing this, the king's eyes filled with tears. He heaved three long sighs and said, "Jang Gapeibu! What you say is not wrong. Now, let us go quickly!" So saying, he mounted the divine steed, and in less than a moment, they arrived at the demon city. From horseback, the king roared at Meisa and Adanam: "Two cunning demon consorts! You tricked me into drinking muddy water, making me forget everything! Causing my divine clan to suffer enemy oppression! Imprisoning my eyeball-like steed in a dark room with an iron bridle! Your words are like a fairy's, but your hearts are demonic! Today, my steed and I will return with all speed! If you scheme again, do not blame me for being merciless!" Meisa Bungji still wanted to obstruct, but Adanam dissuaded her: "Ling has already been plundered by the Hor, Zumu has been forcibly taken as consort by the White Tent King, and King Gesar has been delayed in the demon lands for nine years. If he does not return, the heavenly deities, fierce gods, and dragon gods of the dragon realm will punish us. Do not block the king's path any longer. Do not give him the forgetfulness drug again. When the king returns to Ling, let us also pack quickly and follow him home." The thousand-mile divine steed Jang Gapeibu bore King Gesar aloft. Seeing the king's burning desire to return, Jang Gapeibu ran faster and more urgently than ever, wishing it could take the king back to Ling in a single step.

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Watching Zumu leave, Gesar was filled with regret. He thought about the long and desolate road back to Ling Gabu and how dangerous it was for her to travel alone. K i n g G e s a r of Tibet The Legend from ling King Gesar (about 1038-1119 AD) was a legendary Tibetan hero who was born in Dege County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. Later generations called him King Gesar of Ling. According to legend, King Gesar is also the incarnation of the Guru Rinpoche and his wisdom, compassion and power. CHAPTER 27: TUIBAGAWA CAPTURES THE DEMON KINGDOM'S BEAUTY; ADANAMU TEACHES THE SECRET METHOD TO SUBDUE DEMONS Gesar's Worry for Zumu and the Goddess's Guidance Watching Zumu leave, Gesar was filled with regret. He thought about the long and desolate road back to Ling Gabu and how dangerous it was for her to travel alone. “If something were to happen to Zumu before I even rescue Meisa, how could I bear it?” he thought. Remembering Zumu’s love and kindness over the years made him even more sorrowful, and he couldn’t help but sing a song expressing his worry: “I stayed behind to fight the demons, Leaving my queen Zumu to return alone. The cold northern winds cut like knives, And the sun is already setting. Zumu’s clothes are as thin as silk, The fierce winds and snow will freeze her. The vast, desolate grasslands are empty, The cries of the mother deer will frighten her. On the high, rocky mountains, The roars of wild oxen will scare her.” As his heart grew heavy with worry, Gesar thought about turning back. “People often say that kind-hearted guides are rare, faithful friends are few, and loyal couples are hard to find. Zumu has been my loving wife for three years. Can I really abandon her just to save Meisa?” Just as Gesar was about to act on his thoughts, a voice rang out from the heavens, gentle yet commanding. It was the goddess Langman Gam, who had always appeared to guide Gesar in moments of difficulty. “Gesar,” she said, “did you forget your vow in the heavenly realm? You are not going north just for Meisa. More importantly, you are going to subdue the demons and save countless lives. This is your divine mission, your sacred promise, and the hope of all beings. You cannot turn back now. Do not hesitate—move forward. Zumu will be under my protection, and your seven spiritual allies will help guide her back to Ling Gabu safely.” The goddess’s words struck Gesar like a thunderbolt, clearing his mind. He knelt to the ground and prayed, expressing his gratitude to the goddess. Then he vowed: “I, the Lion King of Ling Gabu, Gesar, Will defeat the evil black demons! I will release arrows like lightning, Piercing the demon’s head and drinking its blood. I will cut the spirit of the demon, And free all beings from its evil lair.” With renewed determination, Gesar rode north faster than ever before, turning his longing for Zumu into strength. A journey that would have taken a year, he covered in a month; a month’s journey, he traveled in a day; and in one day, he covered the distance of a single meal. Gesar Meets the Demoness Adanamu One evening, as darkness began to fall, Gesar arrived at a heart-shaped mountain. At its peak stood a square fortress with banners of human corpses hanging on all four sides, creating a horrifying sight. Gesar suspected this might be the demon land. Regardless, he decided to rest there for the night. He dismounted and knocked on the heavy gate. With a creaking sound, the gate opened slightly. Out stepped a woman as beautiful as a goddess. She sang before speaking: “Only those seeking death come to the gates of the Rakshasa. Only foolish insects seek the ant nest. Stranger, where have you come from? Perhaps the heavens have sent me my dinner.” The woman then smirked and said, “Hey, you at the gate! Why have you come to our demon land? You look extraordinary, so I’ll spare your life for now. But if my brother Lutsan sees you, escaping will be impossible. Why are you still standing there? Run while you can!” Gesar did not move. Instead, he replied with a song: “I’ve come to subdue demons at the gates of the Rakshasa. Just as insects invade the ant’s lair, I, the Lion King Gesar, Will first subdue you, demon woman!” With that, Gesar stepped forward, grabbed the demoness by her collar, and pushed her to the ground. Her gold and silver jewelry scattered across the floor. Kneeling on her chest, Gesar drew his crystal dagger and sang: “I, the demon-subduing king, am blazing with fury! Your death has arrived, demoness! The red garuda flying high in the sky Feasts on the lowly black dragon. The lion atop the snowy mountains Subdues the jade dragon of the south. The striped tiger, king of the mountains, Keeps all wild beasts in check. The great whale of the ocean depths Feeds on other sea creatures. And this crystal dagger in my hand Will cut your heart and open your belly!” With his dagger pressed to her throat, Gesar demanded, “Speak! Who are you? Where is this place? And where can I find the black demon Lutsan?” Adanamu’s Assistance and Gesar’s Departure Faced with Gesar’s crystal dagger, the demoness knew she was no match for him and decided to tell the truth. “I am a demoness of the north, and my name is Adanamu. The black demon Lutsan is my brother. This is the border between Ling Gabu and the demon land, and my brother ordered me to guard it. Oh, Lion King Gesar, I have long admired your reputation, which echoes like the roar of a dragon across Jambudvipa. Just as a beautiful peacock loves the jade dragon, hearing your name fills my heart with joy. Gesar, you have stolen this maiden’s heart.” Hearing Adanamu’s confession, Gesar sheathed his dagger and asked, “Will you help me defeat the black demon Lutsan?” “I will do whatever you ask, my king!” she replied. “But he is your brother!” “Yes, but I am tired of living in this demon land. If you don’t mind, I will gladly become your devoted companion. You will never lack food or drink, for I can provide good tea and wine. You will never feel discomfort, for I have fine silk tents. And you will never worry, for I, Adanamu, will ease your troubles.” The sincerity of Adanamu’s words and her beauty deeply moved Gesar. Her flawless, radiant skin, graceful figure, and stunning features captivated him. Thus, Gesar and Adanamu became husband and wife. The two were inseparable—when Gesar went out, Adanamu accompanied him on horseback hunts; when they stayed home, she sang and danced for him. Time passed blissfully, but one day, Gesar was struck by a sudden realization: the demons were still undefeated, and he could not allow himself to stay here any longer. However, he worried that Adanamu might not let him leave. Without her help, defeating Lutsan would be far more difficult. Seeing Gesar’s growing restlessness, the clever Adanamu understood everything. She knew she could not keep him from fulfilling his mission, so she decided to help him. One day, she prepared a lavish feast, surprising Gesar. “My queen, what’s the occasion for such a grand banquet?” “It’s a farewell feast for you, my king,” Adanamu replied with a smile. “A farewell feast?” “Yes. How can you stay here in peace while Lutsan remains undefeated? Tonight, I will tell you the secrets of defeating him and help you secure victory.” “My queen…” Gesar was moved beyond words. He never expected Adanamu to be so understanding of his mission, prioritizing the greater good above all else. In his heart, he couldn’t help but think of Zumu, who had tried to stop him from coming north to fight the demons. Adanamu then said, “As you journey further north, you will face many more demons and countless challenges. Take this ring, and do exactly as I tell you. With this, you will surely succeed.” Adanamu removed the ring from her finger and solemnly handed it to Gesar, whispering instructions into his ear for a long time. Gesar nodded repeatedly, finally understanding the key to defeating Lutsan. With great reluctance, Gesar and Adanamu bid each other farewell. Following the path she had pointed out, Gesar set off on his journey to the demon land.