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VII, 3, 3.
in the same form as in I, 1, 4, down to the end of the Kammavâka).'
And the Blessed One said to the venerable Sâriputta, 'Do you then, Sâriputta, proclaim Devadatta throughout Râgagaha.'
'In former times, Lord, I have sung the praises of Devadatta in Râgagaha, saying, “Great is the power (Iddhi) of the son of Godhi! Great is the might of the son of Godhi!" How can I now proclaim him throughout Râgagaha ?'
Was it not truth that you spoke, Sâriputta, when you (so] sang his praises ?'
Yea, Lord !'
Even so, Sâriputta, do you now, speaking the truth, proclaim Devadatta throughout Râgagaha.'
'Even so, Lord,' said Sariputta, in assent to the Blessed One.
3. And the Blessed One said to the Bhikkhus : Let then the Samgha appoint Sâriputta to the office of proclaiming Devadatta throughout Râgagaha to the effect (&c., as before, § 2). And thus, O Bhikkhus, should he be appointed. First, Säriputta should be asked, &c. (as usual in official appointments!, down to the end of the Kammavâkâ).'
Then Sâriputta, being so appointed, entered Râgagaha with a number of Bhikkhus, and proclaimed Devadatta accordingly. And thereupon those people who were unbelievers, and without devotion or insight, spake thus: They are jealous, these Sakyaputtiya Samanas! They are jealous of the gain and hospitality that fall to Devadatta !' But those who were believers, full of devotion, able, and gifted with in
* See, for instance, I, 22, 2.
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