Text of Confucianism Part 02

SR No.: 007676
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

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FO-SHO-HING-TSAN-KING.
IV, 19.
fold greater than of yore; placed in the middle of the great congregation he seemed to be even as Brahma råga. 1540
Descending from his chariot and advancing with dignity, (the king) was anxious lest there should be any religious difficulty (in the way of instant recognition); and now beholding his beauty he inwardly rejoiced, but his mouth found no words to utter. 1541
He reflected, too, how that he was still dwelling among the unconverted throng, whilst his son had advanced and become a saint (Rishi); and although he was his son, yet as he now occupied the position of a religious lord , he knew not by what name to address him. 1542
Furthermore he thought with himself how he had long ago desired earnestly (this interview), which now had happened unawares: (without arrangement). Meantime his son in silence took a seat, perfectly composed and with unchanged countenance. 1543
Thus for some time sitting opposite each other, with no expression of feeling (the king reflected thus)*, 'How desolate and sad does he now make my heart, as that of a man, who, fainting, longs for water, upon the road espies a fountain pure and cold; 1544
With haste he speeds towards it and longs to
That is, whether religion required a greeting first from him, the father.
An Arhat or distinguished saint. • Without any summons.
• I supply this (as in many other cases); in the text we are without direction when and where to bring in these explanatory phrases.
and were to bring in these explanatore
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