He pointed the blade at the throat of Brahmadatta. And then there came to him the words of his father. Be not shortsighted. Be not longsighted. Not by violence is violence ended.
Violence is ended by nonviolence.
The sword of Dighavu trembled. He drew it slowly away and replaced it in its sheath. Brahmadatta breathed heavily and opened wide his eyes and sat up in alarm. I see Dighavu, the son of my enemies, coming at me with his sword to avenge his parents. Then Dighavu clutched the king's hair, dragged his head back down, and drew his sword.