Question

What does Kisa Gotami understand the second time that she failed to understand
the first time ? Was this what Buddha wanted her to understand ?

Answer 1

Answer:

Kisa Gotami understood the fact second time that life of human beings is subject to death. No one can protect their beloved ones from death. Human beings are mortal. The wise do not lement over death and understand that their tears can not prevent death of their loved ones.

Yes this was what Buddha wanted her to understand.

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