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MAHÂ-PARINIBBÂNA-SUTTA.
'Even so, Lord!' said the venerable Ânanda, in assent, to the Blessed One.
23. When he had eaten Kunda's food,
The copper-smith's—thus have I heardHe bore with fortitude the pain,
The sharp pain even unto death! And from the dried flesh of the boar, as soon as
he had eaten it, There fell upon the teacher sickness dire, Then after nature was relieved the Blessed One
announced and said : 'I now am going on to Kusinârâ 1.'
24. Now the Blessed One went aside from the path to the foot of a certain tree; and when he had come there he addressed the venerable Ânanda, and said: 'Fold, I pray you, Ânanda, the robe; and spread it out for me. I am weary, Ananda, and must rest awhile!'
'Even so, Lord!' said the venerable Ånanda, in assent, to the Blessed One, and spread out the robe folded fourfold.
25. And the Blessed One seated himself on the seat prepared for him; and when he was seated, he addressed the venerable Ananda, and said: 'Fetch me, I pray you, Ananda, some water. I am thirsty, Ananda, and would drink.'
26. When he had thus spoken, the venerable Ånanda said to the Blessed One: "But just now,
1. It should be understood,' says Buddhaghosa, 'that these are verses by the Theras who held the council.' And he repeats this at $$ 52, 56.
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