Philosopher King


As an infant, Prince Siddhartha, who later became Sakyamuni Buddha, was predicted to become either a universal monarch (wheel-turning king) or a universally enlightened one (Buddha). Looks like perfect spiritual-political philosopher-kings envisioned by Plato can never arise, as worldly politics and world-transcending spirituality do not mix well!

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