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FO-SHO-HING-TSAN-KING.
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of the seer was glad, and offered him increased gifts 1. 68
Now have I begotten a valiant (excellent) son (he said), who will establish a wheel authority, whilst I, when old and grey-headed, will go forth to lead a hermit's life?, 69
'So that my holy king-like son may not give up the world and wander through mountain forests.' And now near the spot within the garden, there was a Rishi, leading the life of an ascetic 3; 70
His name was Asita, wonderfully skilful in the interpretation of signs; he approached the gate of the palace; the king (beholding him) exclaimed, * This is none other but Brahmadeva, 71
Himself enduring penance from love of true religion, these two characteristics * so plainly visible as marks of his austerities.' Then the king was much rejoiced; 72
And forthwith he invited him within the palace, and with reverence set before him entertainment, whilst he, entering the inner palace, rejoiced only (in prospect of) seeing the royal child. 73
Although surrounded by the crowd of court-ladies, yet still he was as if in desert solitude; and now they place a preaching throne and pay him increased honour and religious reverence, 74
As Antideva râga reverenced the priest Vasishtha. Then the king addressing the Rishi, said, 'Most fortunate am I, 75
'Great Rishi! that you have condescended to
i Or, extended his religious offerings. ? Leaving my home will practise a pure (Brahman) life. • Practising austerities. • That is, 'purity' and 'penance.'
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| SR No. | 007676 |
| Book Title | Text of Confucianism Part 02 |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | James Legge |
| Publisher | Oxford |
| Publication Year | 1882 |
| Total Pages | 2405 |
| Language | English |
| Classification | Book_English |
| File Size | 43 MB |