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Shibi Chakravarti (शिबिचक्रवर्ती) (view source)
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The concept of Abhay Daan is illustrated by the story of King Shibi.
The concept of Abhaya Dana is illustrated by the story of King Shibi.
King Shibi was once sitting with his councillors, when a dove fell into his lap. It was being chased by a falcon. The dove prayed to the King for protection. When the falcon arrived the King refused to hand the dove over, saying that the dove had sought asylum, and he (King) was duty-bound to protect it. However, the falcon insisted that he was merely following his Dharm, as the dove was designated food for him.
King Shibi was once sitting with his councillors, when a dove fell into his lap. It was being chased by a falcon. The dove prayed to the King for protection. When the falcon arrived the King refused to hand the dove over, saying that the dove had sought asylum, and he (King) was duty-bound to protect it. However, the falcon insisted that he was merely following his Dharm, as the dove was designated food for him.