| In the womb of the mother, the child's mouth is closed and its navel is open. It learns all the teachings and can see the whole world. As it leaves the womb, the closed organ opens and the open one closes. An angel slaps the child's mouth. It forgets everything, but can regain wisdom in its lifetime. The Talmud |
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As the Queen supported herself, Buddha came forth, born full of wisdom, as if his mind had been purified by aeons of contemplation. He took seven footsteps and said, "I am born for supreme knowledge, for the world's welfare. This is my last birth!" Then, like other babies, he was unable to speak or walk until the normal age. Mahayana Texts |
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