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First Study: The Story of Ananda
[65] "Quickly, O Devānupiya! Bring the chariot adorned with fine ornaments, with horses of equal height, with hooves like those of a lion, with horns of many colors, with a golden necklace and a silver bell hanging from its neck, with a nose ring made of fine gold thread mixed with a thin string of silk, with a crest made of blue lotuses, with two young bulls pulling it, with a net of many jewels and golden bells, with a fine wooden yoke, straight, excellent and beautiful, and with the best signs. Know that this chariot is for religious purposes. Bring it quickly, and when you have brought it, inform me that it is ready."
The servants, hearing these words, were filled with joy and said, "Yes, Master!" They bowed their heads and listened attentively. Then, quickly, they brought the chariot adorned with fine ornaments, and when they had brought it, they informed their master that it was ready.
Then, the wife of the Shramanopasaka Ananda, Shivananda, bathed, performed her daily rituals, wore her finest clothes and ornaments, and adorned herself with auspicious markings. She then went to the city, where she met the Shramanopasaka Ananda, who was sitting on a chariot adorned with many jewels and surrounded by a circle of disciples. She bowed to him and offered him her respects. Then, she sat down at a distance, listening attentively and offering her respects.