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exhibiting one mark of surprise ?, calling before him some man outside, enquired at once the cause of it; 789
This one bending his knee below the tower, told fully what he had seen and heard, “That one of the Sâkya race, renowned of old, a prince most excellent and wonderful, 790
* Divinely wise, beyond the way of this world, a fitting king to rule the eight regions, now without home, is here, and all men are paying homage to him.' 79.1
The king on hearing this was deeply moved at heart, and though his body was restrained, his soul had gone 8 Calling his ministers speedily before him, and all his nobles and attendants, 792
He bade them follow secretly the (prince's) steps, to observe what charity was given. (So in obedience to the command) they followed and watched him steadfastly, as with even gait and unmoved presence 793
He entered on the town and begged his food, according to the rule of all great hermits, with joyful mien and undisturbed mind, not anxious whether much or little alms were given ; 794
Whatever he received, costly or poor, he placed within his bowl, then turned back to the wood, and having eaten it and drank of the flowing stream, he joyous sat upon the immaculate mountain. 795
Scared in different ways, assuming one attitude, or unvarying attitude; the line simply means they all showed the same indication of astonishment. ? Rejoiced with fear, or with astonishment.
His body held (to the place), his soul (shin) had already hastened, i. e. to the spot where Bodhisattva was.
• Or, what religious offering should be made. • The White Mountain, meaning probably the Royal Mountain.
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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 |