Often, the so-called apocryphal retains many features of reality removed from the official texts. In these unexpected stories and parables, scattered among the peoples of Asia, we learn what kind of images live in the people's minds.
From Altai to Ceylon, peoples dream of Great Teachers, recalling the features of their lives from antiquity and bringing the presentation closer to the character of their country.
Collecting these cryptograms of great thoughts is to look into the soul of nations.
1. PAGES OF THE SECRET HISTORY
THE LORD OF BUDDHA
The beginning of the way
Lord Buddha really left his hometown. Really contemplated under the tree of wisdom. Really taught at Benares. Indeed, he graduated from His Teaching in Kushinagar, but centuries have added many fables.
Vladyka left his hometown on horseback, accompanied by a sent servant. The road ran northwest along the river valley. The fast track continued for two weeks. When they passed the mountain passages, the horse route ended, and a hunting trail led further.
Here the servant who appeared left Him, but said at parting; "Brother Tsarevich, go and, when you find the hunter's hut, give him this piece of wood." And he gave him a piece of a tree with three signs.
Vladyka walked along the path for seven days. On the eighth day I reached the hut. The door was open, and a tall old man, dressed in a dirty old overcoat, was striking a tree.
Vladyka made greetings according to the custom of India. But the hunter laughed and pointed to the tree. Vladyka remembered about a piece of wood and handed it over to him. The old man carefully examined the signs and good-naturedly pointed to the table in the hut. Vladyka understood the invitation and tasted the game and honey. Then the old man indicated to Vladyka to rest.
When the Lord Buddha woke up, the sun had just shone with snow. The hunter was not in the hut, but the clatter of his ax came from the yard. But his figure appeared in the doorway and handed Vladyka a drink of honey. Then the old man took his bag and spear and pointed to the sun. Vladyka realized that it was time to go, and, taking the staff, he left the hut. The old man bowed to Him three times and ordered to follow.
Approaching the bush, he parted the branches, and a narrow path was revealed. He made a sign to the Lord to follow him and quickly walked forward, pointing to the sun. So they walked until noon, the forest began to thin out, and the sound of the river began to be heard, they went ashore.
The old man drew his bow and sent an arrow. They waited in silence. Vladyka took off the remaining jewelry and gave it to the old man. But he indicated to throw it into the river.
A tall man appeared on the other bank, put out the canoe and headed towards them. His caftan was trimmed with fur and his face was very dark and wide. Having reached the shore, the stranger bowed to the Lord and invited him into the boat.
Vladyka wanted to say goodbye to the hunter, but he quietly disappeared. The stranger was also silent. Having reached the shore, they mounted their horses and began to climb the mountain.
At night they reached the snow limit and at dawn they descended to the Abode.
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