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Rāypaseniya-sutta.
the whole of the time, you observe the whole of the time, you know all the inclinations, you perceive all dispositions, Oh beloved of the gods! you are quite aware of the fact that I, possess this sort of divine splendour of gods, heavenly brilliance of supernatural beings, celestial glory of superhuman beings, obtained; secured, and acquired formerly or afterwards. Therefore out of my devotion towards ye be: loved of the gods I long for displaying the dancing programme constituted by thirty-two types of dramas, (exhibiting) divine splendour of gods, heavenly brilliance of supernatural beings, and celestial glory of divine beings in the presence of the fetterless monks Goyama etc.”
(23) Then that ascetic Lord Mahāvir being addressed in the above stated manner did not show favourable attitude for the staging of it nor consented for it but remained silent. Then that Sūriyābha god for the second time spoke to ascetic Lord Mahavir thus, "Oh, revered Sir ! you comprehend: everything [ upto ] to exbibit.” Addressing in this way curcumambulated ascetic Lord Mahāvir thrice; having done so, bowed down
