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Bow I to Upagupta, with clemency great, Master of knowledge, faith and conduct To sthavira Nandita of the Kasyapa line Do I bow in deep reverence. Śl. 10 Even more steadfast in conduct High in equanimity, with merit great Do I bow to Deśigani Kṣamāśramaņa Who is in the line of Kasyapa. Śl. 11
To the great preserver of the sacred lore Wise, an ocean of wisdom, with merit great Do I bow to Deśigani Sthiragupta
Who belongs to the line of Vätsya. Śl. 12
Then I adore the sthavira-prince Dharma A ganadhara with merits great
Rich in virtue, with posture high
In knowledge, faith, conduct and penance. Śl. 13]
Bow I to Devardhi Kṣamāśramaņa
Who belongs to the line of Kasyapa
Full of gems the meaning of the śrutas
And adorned with clemency, patience and restraint. Śl. 14
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