Summary: per day. By carrying his fasting to an extreme, his body suffered greatly, losing its golden color and becoming emaciated. In a moment of intense meditation, he collapsed, leading some gods to believe he was dead. However, he regained consciousness and realized mortification was not the path to enlightenment. Begging for ordinary food, he lost the faith of his companions, prompting them to leave. As the Bodhisattva continued his spiritual journey, he eventually attained omniscience and realized the nature of dependent origination. Reflecting on the suffering of birth and rebirth, he sought the end of all desires. Through various episodes, including the birth of Prince Gautama and the pilgrimage to sacred sites, the text highlights the journey of Prince Gautama towards realizing Nirvana and becoming the Buddha.