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________________ MAHAVAGGA. 140 also to the condition of cessation.' announced their having become lay-pupils. 9. Then the Magadha king Seniya Bimbisâra, having seen the Truth (&c. .... down to) dependent on nobody else for the knowledge of the Teacher's doctrine, said to the Blessed One: 'In former days, Lord, when I was a prince, I entertained five wishes; these are fulfilled now. In former days, Lord, when I was a prince, I wished: "O that I might be inaugurated as king." This was my first wish, Lord; this is fulfilled now. 'And might then the holy, absolute Sambuddha come into my kingdom." This was my second wish, Lord; this is fulfilled now. "" I, 22, 9. One myriad IO. "And might I pay my respects to Him, the Blessed One." This was my third wish, Lord; this is fulfilled now. "And might He the Blessed One preach his doctrine (Dhamma) to me." This was my fourth wish, Lord; this is fulfilled now. And might I understand His, the Blessed One's doctrine." This was my fifth wish, Lord; this is fulfilled now. These were the five wishes, Lord, which I entertained in former days when I was a prince; these are fulfilled now. ( II. Glorious, Lord! (&c., as in chap. 7. 10, down to:) who has taken his refuge in Him. And might the Blessed One, Lord, consent to take his meal with me to-morrow together with the fraternity of Bhikkhus.' 66 The Blessed One expressed his consent by remaining silent. 12. Then the Magadha king Seniya Bimbisâra, when he understood that the Blessed One had accepted his invitation, rose from his seat, respectfully saluted the Blessed One, and, passing round him with his right side towards him, went away. Digitized by Google
SR No.007674
Book TitleDhammapada
Original Sutra AuthorN/A
AuthorMax Muller
PublisherOxford
Publication Year1881
Total Pages2540
LanguageEnglish
ClassificationBook_English
File Size45 MB
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