According to legend, Buddha's birth was far from ordinary. His mother, Queen Maya, dreamt of a white elephant entering her side, signifying his divine conception. During her journey to her father's home, she halted in the Lumbini gardens, where, standing and holding a tree branch, she miraculously gave birth to a fully formed prince. This extraordinary child took seven steps, lotus flowers blossoming at each, proclaiming in a grand voice: "I am the world's leader, eldest, foremost, and this is my final rebirth." This marked the beginning of the Buddha's extraordinary journey towards enlightenment.
