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THE DRESS OF THE BHIKKHUS.
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that physician was. Having approached him he said to that physician,‘I wish to learn your art, doctor!
Well, friend Givaka, learn it.'
And Givaka Komârabhakka learnt much, and learnt easily, and understood well, and did not forget what he had learnt. And when seven years had elapsed, Givaka Komârabhakka thought: 'I learn much, and learn easily, and I understand well, and I do not forget what I have learnt. I have studied now seven years, and I do not see the end of this art. When shall I see the end of this art ?'
7. And Givaka Komârabhakka went to the place where that physician was; having approached him he said to that physician: 'I learn much, doctor, and I learn easily; I understand well, and do not forget what I have learnt. I have studied now seven years, and I do not see the end of this art. When shall I see the end of this art ?'
Very well, my dear Givaka, take this spade, and seek round about Takkasilà a yogana on every side, and whatever (plant) you see which is not medicinal, bring it to me.'
Glvaka Komârabhakka accepted this order of that physician (saying), ‘Yes, doctor,' took a spade, and went around about Takkasilâ a yogana on every side, but he did not see anything that was not medicinal. Then Glvaka Komârabhakka went to the place where that physician was; having approached him he said to that physician: ‘I have been seeking, doctor, all around Takkasilâ a yogana on every side, but I have not seen anything that is not medicinal.
(The physician replied), ' You have done your learning, my good Givaka ; this will do for acquiring your livelihood.' Speaking thus he gave to Givaka
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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 |