THE LIFE OF THE BUDDHA: CHAPTER VI – HIS MARRIAGE
THE LIFE OF THE BUDDHA: CHAPTER VI – HIS MARRIAGE
The Prince grew up in luxury. He was a good student, obedient, kind and generous. The gentle Prince was liked by all.
It was time for the Prince to be married. Prince Siddhaartha chose His own cousin, Princess Yasodharaa, as His bride. She too, wanted to marry Him.
At first Princess Yasodharaa’s father, King Suprabuddha, did not want his daughter to marry Prince Siddhaartha. He knew that some wise men had said that one day the Prince would give up His wealth and royal position and become a Buddha. He did not want Prince Siddhaartha to give up his daughter and kingdom. However, Princess Yasodharaa wanted to marry Him and no other. The Prince and Princess were married with great ceremony. Both Prince Siddhaartha and Princess Yasodharaa were sixteen years old at the time of their marriage. They were very happy together.
