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In Rudyard Kipling's book 'Kim,' he wrote about the River of the Arrow. What is it and do Buddhists belive in it?

Question #113239. Asked by WeaslyHermione.
Last updated Jul 29 2021.

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"The 'River of the Arrow' ostensibly created from an arrow shot by Buddha is a symbol of rebirth paralleling Christian baptism, reincarnation, etc."

It is an plot device invented by Kipling, but inspired by numerous Indian local beliefs.

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_symbolism_of_the_River_of_the_Arrow_used_the_Rudyard_Kipling%27s_Kim

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_%28novel%29

http://www.literature-study-online.com/essays/kipling.html

Response last updated by CmdrK on Jul 29 2021.
Mar 06 2010, 3:33 AM

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In Rudyard Kipling's book 'Kim,' he wrote about the River of the Arrow. What is it and do Buddhists belive in it?

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