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impermanence of wealth and beauty, and looks upon religion as his best ornament. 1774
He feels that this alone can remedy the ills of life and change the fate of young and old; the evil destiny that cramps another's life cannot affect him, living righteously; 1775
Always removing that which excites desire, he is strong in the absence of desire; seeking to find, not what vain thoughts suggest, but that to which religion points him. 1776
Relying on external help, he has sorrow; selfreliant, there is strength and joy. But in the case of woman, from another comes the labour, and the nurture of another's child. 1777
*Thus then should every one consider well, and loath and put away the form of woman. Amrå the lady, hearing the law, rejoiced. 1778
Her wisdom strengthened, and still more enlightened, she was enabled to cast off desire, and of herself dissatisfied with woman's form, was freed from all polluting thoughts. 1779
Though still constrained to woman's form, filled with religious joy, she bowed at Buddha's feet and spoke: 'Oh! may the lord, in deep compassion, receive from me, though ignorant, 1780
*This offering, and so fulfil my earnest vow.' Then Buddha knowing her sincerity, and for the good of all that lives, 1781
Silently accepted her request, and caused in her full joy, in consequence; whilst all her friends attentive, grew in knowledge, and, after adoration, went back home. 1782
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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 |