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FO-SHO-HING-TSAN-KING.
V, 24.
(heaped-up) darkness all dispelled, by the bright rays of wisdom! 2140
"The earthy soil of sorrow's dust his wisdom's water purifies ! no more, no more, returns he here! for ever gone to the place of rest! 2141
(The power of) birth and death destroyed, the world (all things) instructed in the highest doctrine ! he bids the world rejoice in (knowledge of) his law, and gives to all the benefit of wisdom! 2142
'Giving complete rest to the world, the virtuous streams flow forth! his fame known (spread) throughout the world, shines still with increased splendour ! 2143
How great his pity and his love to those who opposed his claims, neither rejoicing in their defeat nor exulting in his own success. 2144
'Illustriously controlling his feelings, all his senses completely enlightened, his heart impartially observing events, unpolluted by the six objects (or, fields) of sensel 2145
Reaching to that unreached before! obtaining that which man had not obtained! with the water which he provided filling every thirsty soul! 2146
Bestowing that which never yet was given, and providing a reward not hoped for! his peaceful, well-marked person, perfectly knowing the thoughts 3 (prayers) of all. 2147
1 The streams of his virtuous qualities.
9 This verse again is doubtful. The entire section (a hymn of praise in honour of the departed Buddha) is couched in obscure, figurative language.
His well-composed and illustrious person, knowing perfectly all the reflections of men. Nim' is sometimes used to signify 'prayers' or 'aspirations.'
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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 |