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Lesson - 3
Uttaradhyayana
The king, Srenika, ruler of Magadha (who was the) possessor of abundant wealth came out for a plesaure trip in Mandikuksi Garden.
There he (the king) saw a saint, self-controlled, handsome, completely immersed in meditation, seated under the tree and suited for worldly pleasures.
Having saluted his feet and having circumbulated him, he stayed neither at a distance, nor very near and formed folded hands and asked.
Oh Arya! You are young. Oh self-controlled! (you) have become saint at the time of sensual enjoyment, you are stable in sainthood. So, I should listen to its purpose.
Oh great king! I am without refuge. No body is my protector. I do not know any person and also any friend bestowing compassion (on me).
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