________________ Translation . 65 Having heard that, the king ( Prajapala ), with his mind struck with wonder, went to that residence ( of Siripala ), and ( there ) he was bowed down to, with great courtesy, by the prince ( Siripala ) together with Mayana. (322) (Then) the king ( Prajapala ), bent down with shame, said : " Fie upon me who am devoid of courtesy, for I did such an in proper thing, being stupefied by the poison of the serpent in the form of pride". (323) ( And turning towards Mayana, he said: ) "Oh, child ! blessed are you, meritorious are you, full of ( the power of ) discrimination are you, and you alone know the * Tattva' ( or the true nature of things ),-you who are possessed of such (1. e. so much ) courage (or prowess ). (324) "You have elevated my family, you have elevated your mother also, and you have elevated the Juina Religion; you ( and you ) alone are blessed ( you who have done such & thing ). (325) "( Therefore ), oh, child | pardon me for the offanoe that I committed at that time, being blinded by darkness in the form of ignon
