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V, 28.
DIVISION OF THE SARTRAS.
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for some indulgence, some wealth or land, contend and fight, 2270
But those who believe the righteous law, should obediently conform their lives to it; to believe and yet to harbour enmity, this is to oppose "religious principle” to "conduct." 2271
Buddha himself at rest, and full of love, desired to bestow the rest he enjoyed, on all. To adore with worship the great merciful, and yet to gender wide destruction, 2272
(How is this possible ?) Divide the relics, then, that all may worship them alike; obeying thus the law, the fame thereof wide-spread, then righteous principles will be diffused; 2273
But if others walk not righteously, we ought by righteous dealing to appease them, in this way showing the advantage (pleasure) of religion, we cause religion everywhere to take deep hold and abide. 2274
'Buddha has told us that of all charity “religious charity” is the highest; men easily bestow their wealth in charity, but hard is the charity that works for righteousness.' 2275
The Mallas hearing the Brahman's words with inward shame gazed at one another; and answered the Brahmakârin thus : 'We thank you much for purposing to come to us, 2276
And for your friendly and religious counselspeaking so well, and reasonably. Yours are words which a Brahman ought to use, in keeping with his holy character1; 2277
Words full of reconciliation, pointing out the
the ti merit, or religious merit.
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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 |