Appearance of an old man : The Prince was very happy to see the beautiful scenes of the city during his first visit. It was the order of the king that no painful sight should come before the Prince. But all of a sudden an old man came out on the road before the Prince. His clothes were dirty and torn. His skin was dry and burnt brown by the sun. He had no flesh on his bones and no teeth in the mouth. He balanced himself on an old stick with great difficulty. He was feeling a great trouble in breathing also. He was begging alms. Although he could not speak due to cough yet he continued begging and spreading his hand. He was winking his eyes. His condition was so pitiable that it melted the heart of the Prince.

Channa’s statement about his condition: The Prince asked Channa about that man. Channa replied that he was an old man of 80 years of age. In his young age he was quite handsome and healthy. But the old age has made his life miserable. He is about to die now. He also advised the Prince not to look at him.

Condervation between the Prince and Channa: The Prince was very much disturbed again. He asked Channa, “Does it happen to all ?” Channa replied that th people who live long meet the same end. Again the Prince said, “If I and Yashodhara live long, shall we also meet the same end?” Channa said, “It is a must.” At this the Prince was so much disturbed that he asked Channa to return as he had never thought to see such things.