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Gotama's Journey to the Saptaparni Cave
It was, in fact, the closest major city to the site of his ostensible enlightenment. At their forefront stands ananda, the bua's cousin. He stands tall, bearing his grief with dignity. Everywhere he looks, ananda remembers his beloved teacher and friend. Every smile is a stab memory's thorn burrowing into his heart.
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