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came to the conviction that these were not the means to extinguish desire and produce ecstatic contemplation ; 1011
Nor yet (the means by which) in former time, seated underneath the Gambu tree, he arrived at that miraculous condition, that surely was the proper way, (he thought), 1012
The way opposed to this of 'withered body.' I should therefore rather seek strength of body, by drink and food refresh my members, and with contentment cause my mind to rest. 1013
My mind at rest, I shall enjoy silent composure; composure is the trap for getting ecstasy (dhyâna); whilst in ecstasy perceiving the true law (right law, i. e. truth), then the force of truth (the law) obtained, disentanglement will follow. 1014
And thus composed, enjoying perfect quiet, old age and death are put away; and then defilement is escaped by this first means; thus then by equal steps the excellent law results from life restored by food and drink. 1015
Having carefully considered this principle, bathing in the Nairañgana river, he desired afterwards to leave the water (pool), but owing to extreme exhaustion was unable to rise; 1016
Then a heavenly spirit holding out (pressing down) a branch, taking this in his hand he (raised himself and) came forth. At this time on the opposite side of the grove there was a certain chief herdsman, 1017
Whose eldest daughter was called Nanda. One of the Suddhavâsa Devas addressing her said, 'Bodhi
· See above, p. 48, ver. 335.
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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 |