The Life of the Buddha 21 The night passed, and light returned. The prince came to the foot of a large mountain. He heard that there was an ascetic named Bhrigu practicing austerity in the forest at the mountain's foot. The scenery on the mountain was delightful. Singing birds chirped, and the brook gurgled. The prince was deeply attracted by this fairy - like mountain forest and believed that this place could enable him to obtain something unprecedented. When he saw a practicing immortal, a sense of respect welled up in his heart. He decided to dismount and prepare to embark on the path of cultivation.
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