Xingyue, is Xiaokai also considered Kai?

Vishnu, who had already transformed into Gargi, said:

“Vishnu enters into yogic sleep in the divine form of his own illusory power.”

Holding his trident indifferently, Shiva, who made no attempt to conceal the black mist surrounding him, continued with the next line:

"Shiva's dance ends only after he has completely destroyed the world, offering it as a sacrifice."

Thus said the white-haired Brahma:

"Brahma rested in form, and in one night he fell from the destruction of the world into the ocean, and also experienced the same amount of time. At the end of each night, he awoke and created all things in form."

Gavia concluded by saying:

"This is the disintegration of what is called fate."

Thus, the gods gathered together at the end of the world.

As the words were spoken, the roar from the sky spread again, the vibrating air seemed to shake the earth, causing even the strands of hair to sway and tremble in the deep, resonant echo, as if something was pressing down on everyone's heads, making it hard to breathe.

"So, what should we do now?"

With a sigh, Brahma looked at the four people, somewhat at a loss.

So, Lira's instruction was to annihilate the already enlightened Siddhartha and then restart the cycle of reincarnation. But no matter how you look at it, Brahma doesn't think he can contend with an enlightened being who has surpassed Vishnu, the source, and even possesses 'external' power. Moreover, this power is probably something that the three of them combined might not be able to defeat.

Moreover, Gavia, the god of form, is most likely on the side of the enlightened ones, and Shiva previously covered for Siddhartha as he walked the path of renunciation... Therefore, Brahma holds a pessimistic attitude. Of course, he is only pessimistic about the world's inability to smoothly reincarnate; he is indifferent to other matters.

Of the three extremist gods, Brahma is indifferent, Shiva seems to support Kavia's choice, while Vishnu, the protector god, sighs deeply, his eyes filled with conflict.

“I must uphold the righteous law. The world is destined to perish. The power within Siddhartha Gautama will become a shield for the wicked and the foundation of injustice. This power supports atrocities and provides shelter for darkness. I must destroy it at all costs; it is my duty.”

In the next instant, Vishnu, who had already transformed into Gargi, burst forth with a surging concept of 'salvation,' like the light at the end of the night.

At the same time, the golden halo behind the Awakened One's head revealed the same concept of 'salvation,' but it gradually devoured and assimilated the radiance on Gargi's body.

"If so, this is the path to enlightenment for humankind and the attainment of true reality."

The enlightened one's face remained smiling, as if he were completely unconcerned about assimilating Gargi's concept of 'salvation' into him.

"I am here to save all beings and guide them. There is no need for you to flaunt your power or influence over me. No matter what power you possess, I will not be afraid. I will simply continue in meditation and wait for the right time to come."

The words of Siddhartha, who had already attained enlightenment, made sense. At this moment, he had transcended the concept of a deity and, as a seeker of answers for humanity, possessed a protection that only those who had reached the truth of the world and the answers to human reason could hold. This protection was also proof of the "guardian of the world," which was called "defense against purification."

Enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree.

But clearly, the words of the enlightened one did not put Galji at ease, so he simply gave him a cold look.

“Vishnu, tell me, what is a human being?”

Just then, Gavia spoke.

“Jia, I know what you’re thinking, and I know why you’re doing this…”

Gargi took a deep breath, then slowly said, "But, these are the rules..."

Without rules, nothing can be accomplished.

Even the gods must follow the rules of the world to avoid causing its collapse; this has always been the case for everyone.

“I have always felt that if I encounter something that makes me feel wronged, and at the same time I find that what binds me is this distorted rule, then I will definitely stand up and correct this distortion.”

Gavia smiled, but her smile held a hint of sadness compared to the past.

"So, how many years have I waited to reverse what I perceive as this distortion, from the time of perfection until now, millions of years? It's a long time for me, because I've seen countless people die tragically because of 'caste,' yet it's also a short time, because it's only millions of years."

What kind of being is the fourth god, Gavia, the lord of the Himalayas?

Even the gods, who are also ministers, only know a tiny fraction of what they know.

All that is known is that they are the gods who existed together with the universe since its birth and have a connection with it, and who harmonize them.

Even today, despite being revered by people, gods, and immortals, he would rather let his reputation be stained with endless mud.

He was not afraid of death, as if the only thing he truly feared was the continued existence of the Dharma on the land of Bharata.

"Should we just sit and watch? As long as we continue along this cycle, everything will be secure, right and wrong will be clear, and everything will look so wonderful. And because I am the God of Compassion, there is not a single dark cloud in front of me, and the sun shines eternally in all directions without any gloom."

To me, the world is always golden. This is my future, the future of righteousness etched into everything; is this what the future of the powerful is like? Yet, I find this sunlight somewhat stinging.

Gavia nodded and continued to murmur softly:

What is the meaning of existence?

In the land of Bharata, chaos was brewing due to the upheaval, and they heard this murmur, which prompted them to respond involuntarily.

The gods, worried about the future, said, "There is no future. It doesn't matter if we die now..."

The rioting Asuras cried, "We must take revenge, revenge on those gods..."

People experiencing the disaster said, "My family is still alive, I can't die..."

The terrified animals cried, "Praise be to the gods! Praise be to the gods! Quickly restore the world to its former glory!"

The person who was starving said, "Of course I need to eat more... I'm so hungry... Even though I'm already so full, I still can't help myself..."

The six heretics, their faces covered in dust, laughed heartily: "Of course, we'll teach those damned Brahmins a lesson..."

There are all sorts of voices in the world, some good and some bad, but in the face of this scene of destruction, at its very root, whatever it may be, there is a thought called 'hope'. No matter how tragic the future may be, light will surely come.

People therefore hope that today, tomorrow, and the days to come will be good.

“As the god of companionship, I have never done anything for the people like you, but I have always listened to their praises and prayers.”

He smiled gently.

"Well, there's no other way. I can only do this. Although it may seem meaningless, it is the most worthwhile thing I have ever done in my life."

After the words were spoken, silence fell around them, and an atmosphere of uncertainty filled the five people.

Finally, it was Shiva, usually so composed, who broke the silence:

"Have you thought it through, Vishnu? What do you want to do?"

"...And you, Shiva, this is an act contrary to the Dharma."

After a brief silence, Vishnu countered with a question.

"Does it violate the law...?"

Shiva suddenly laughed, “I did indeed do it.”

"Ah, I remember now, that's right."

Vishnu, disguised as Gargi, responded with the same smile.

The two are referring to the time when Shiva disguised himself as a farmer to try to stop Krishna from turning Kama into light, but failed. That was indeed a violation of the Dharma's instructions.

"So, just like before, I can only forgive Gavia."

"...My anger is already with Jia, and even if I were to actually take action, I would have difficulty controlling myself, so I am helpless."

Seeing that Vishnu and Shiva had both spoken, Brahma could only smile helplessly and say:

"Since everyone has already made up their minds, why bother coming? Really."

Then, just as suddenly as the three gods arrived, they also disappeared just as suddenly. However, what changed was that the world returned to calm, as if the scene that seemed to be about to destroy the world was a false illusion. However, Gavia knew that this was because the three of them used their power to withstand the wrathful command of the Supreme Brahma.

There's a room there.

After the three gods had departed, the Enlightened One spoke these words to Gavia.

What he was referring to was the 'room' in which the High Van Gogh resided, representing countless universes within it.

Generally speaking, beings within the realm of Hindu pantheon are completely unable to see them, just as humans are so incredible, elusive, and unseen from the perspective of an ant. If this were applied to the Supreme Brahma, even the most powerful deities would be the same.

But the Awakened One had complete faith that Gavia could see that 'room'.

Therefore, unlike the other three gods, the enlightened one, who has already transcended them, knows a part of the origin of Gavia.

It is both in the glorious 'future' and in the 'past' bound by an ancient curse, and in the 'present' which is manifested because of present suffering. And after stripping away countless layers, only the pure torrent of 'glory' can be seen.

Then, as the Awakener had predicted, Gavia nodded. He did indeed see the room that seemed both far away and yet so close at hand.

“Teacher, I will then impart the teachings of Buddhism, and I will pass away at the age of eighty. At that time, the passageway in the room will open.”

Gavia was not surprised by the words of the enlightened one. Siddhartha, as an being who transcends time and space, could send messengers from the future to the past and could naturally see his own future. However, rather than entering Nirvana, it was more accurate to say that his physical body entered Nirvana and entered the true universe, becoming a 'Buddha' on a cosmic scale.

And it was probably because of India's first cycle of reincarnation that he was able to witness Siddhartha's enlightenment.

"Speaking of which, when I came as Mara, weren't you surprised and afraid, Siddhartha?"

Suddenly, Gavia brought up a topic.

“I wasn’t afraid because you are my teacher. So, although I was surprised, it felt natural, and I accepted it.”

Indeed, when Siddhartha Gautama realized that Gavia was the teacher of the six teachers, Mara, and the lord of the Himalayas, he was very surprised, but he did not have any feelings of disbelief or disapproval.

"Siddhartha, what does the future you see look like?"

Gavia continued to ask.

"...Teacher, I cannot see your future, but in the future, the existence of light will transcend all concepts, and will shine equally and gently in the vast universe."

"That's enough."

Jin Chanzi (Jpg).

Chapter 342 Golden Cicada and Yellow Eyebrows.

Sunlight peeked through the gaps in the clouds, and the complex interplay of light and shadow drifted like flowing water, blurring the outlines of people in the hazy light.

"Jin Chan, why do you have that expression on your face?"

In a lush garden, by a stream, the Enlightened One, sitting on a rock, asked his disciple Jin Chanzi, who was looking down at the river, these questions.

“Buddha, I have heard news recently of many people passing away into Nirvana.”

Jin Chan said softly, "At first, I was so shocked that I couldn't control myself. It was as if I had lost consciousness. My mind was a blur, and I was really at a loss."

“Jin Chan, did their passing take your vows, your knowledge, your learning, your meditation, your freedom, and everything else with you?”

"No, there isn't."

Jin Chan shook his head. "They upheld the Dharma throughout their lives, ordaining, teaching, and encouraging the monks. But with their passing... the Sangha has become empty. Although you haven't shown it, I know you are just as grieving."

“Jin Chan, I once told you, ‘Life and death are like a shadow, gatherings will eventually disperse, all things are impermanent, do not cling to them. Birth, death, sunset, sunrise, you must transcend these.’ The departed will be like a thick root, they dedicate themselves to nourish the whole tree, while the branches still exist within the tree. That tree is the Sangha of monks practicing the Dharma, extending and spreading throughout the world.”

Upon hearing this, Jin Chanzi hesitated, then looked away from the river.

“Golden Cicada, you will see when you open your eyes that they are among these trees, above the moon, among the people they taught, within the Buddha, and on every path he walked. Do not think that they have left us; they have always been with us.”

"I understand, Master."

Jin Chanzi nodded, then changed the subject, "Speaking of which, Master Randeng hasn't left his house for many days; I need to go—"

The enlightened one looked at Jin Chanzi with his usual smile, which made her pause and scratch her head somewhat embarrassedly.

"Actually, what I mean is, without your permission, Master, that Yellow-Eyebrowed guy guarding Master Ran Deng's gate won't easily let anyone in..."

Of course, the Master Burning Lamp that Jin Chanzi mentioned is none other than the present-day Gavia, or from another perspective, Jin Chanzi's uncle. Gavia also has the title of Maitreya, the future Buddha, which only enlightened beings know, but it will probably be a long time before the world knows about it.

Time flies by in the blink of an eye.

After his enlightenment, Siddhartha began to teach Buddhism in Kashi. Before long, he gathered 1,250 disciples who would travel with him, which marked the beginning of the Sangha.

Centered on this, the Buddha's teachings gradually expanded. King Suddhodana, hearing news of the Awakened One, sent his attendants to invite the Buddha back to his kingdom to preach. Noble sons of the Shakya clan joined the Sangha one after another. For the next forty-five years, the Buddha traveled throughout India to guide sentient beings, converting many disciples.

Naturally, the concept of Buddha stirred up a huge wave in the world that abides by the Dharma in just a few decades. Even the immortals and gods of the past were afraid. However, in the process of confrontation, some immortals maintained their original ideas, while others submitted to the Buddha's ideas.

Even the principal deities of India were wavering, considering whether they should also attain this 'transcendence,' mainly because the emanations seemed to have vanished completely, leaving no trace. This was because Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva were resisting the destructive will of the Supreme Brahman, and therefore could not manifest in the world.

In the Buddhist concept, these three gods are revered as Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. Monks also believe that these three gods are all extremely blessed and powerful deities who protect the Dharma. However, it is wrong to take refuge in them and regard them as the creators of the universe.

However, the path to enlightenment for the world was not always smooth for the enlightened one. For example, there was Devadatta, who distorted Buddhist scriptures and had been hostile to the enlightened one since childhood. He also joined the Sangha, but his thoughts were twisted from there.

The enlightened one has always stipulated: "Disciples who have left home to become monks under my guidance are all equal, regardless of caste."

Since the initial monastic community was mostly composed of members of the Shakya clan, they developed a sense of superiority, which became Devadatta's starting point.

He proposed the Five Manifestations of God, also known as the Five Wrong Manifestations, to criticize the teachings of the enlightened ones. He also used Siddhartha's advancing age as a reason to ask him to relinquish leadership of the Sangha, but this was not agreed to. As a result, Devadatta established his own Sangha, forming the two major systems of the Devadatta Sangha and the Buddhist Sangha.

Ultimately, Devadatta attempted to secretly harm the Awakened One, but ended up in a near-death state himself. On his deathbed, filled with remorse, he said:

“I don’t deserve your forgiveness…I…have hurt you…too much…”

"I don't remember anything."