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64 (a) series the taking of foods except Vigai foods; in the third series, the taking of foods even without the smearing of Vigai foods; and in the fourth series the taking of Ayambial gruel.
Then that Nun Kälī,-after having accomplished... according to the scriptures the Rayaudvalì Penance by five years, two months and iwenty-eight days,--approached Nun Ajja-Chandaņa, praised and worshipped her and abode exercising herself with many fasts until the fourth meal [etc.].
Then that Nun Kali, by that noble (etc.). overspread with veins, and became, like well-lit fire covered over with ashes. mightily resplendent with the glow, with the lustre, with the beauty of the lustre of the glow.
Then to that Nun Kāli, some thergo time, at the midnight hour (literally—at the time between the first part of the night and the latter part of the night ) the inward thought arose... the pondering like that of Khanda-a “Thus so long as I have strength [5], it is better for me on the morrow [until] (when the sun) shines (with lustre) after taking leave of Nun Ajja-Chandaņā and on being permitted by her, to abide... being at her feet... renouncing food and drink
