The slaying of Sama.
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Devotion
This beautiful scene in Wat Suwannaram illustrates King Benares' slaying of Sama, identified by the deer.

Sama is a youth who is the only support of his blind parents. The remorseful king finally sees Sama restored to life as a Bodhisattva. Sama preaches to the king who never forgets the story of selfless devotion to others.

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