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then geese on the shore of Mritagangá, and Sovágas in the land of Kasí.
7. And we were gods having great power in the regions of the gods. This is our sixth birth, in which we are separated from each other.'
8. " Karman is produced by sinful thoughts, and you have entertained them, O king; it is by the influence of this karman that we were separated."
9. I had done actions derived from truth and purity, and now I enjoy their effect : is this also true in your case, Citra?
10. “ Every good deed will bear its fruit to men ; there is no escape from the effect of one's actions. Through riches and the highest pleasures my soul has got the reward for its virtues."
11. “Know, Sambhúta, that you have got the reward of your virtues in the shape of great wealth and prosperity ; but know, o king, that is just so with Citra ; he also obtained prosperity and splendour.
12. A song of deep meaning condensed in words has been repeated in the midst of a crowd, having heard which monks of piety and virtues exert themselves in this religion : I have become a Samara”
13. Renowned are my beautiful palaces Ucca, Udaya, Mabu, Kakka and Bambha : this house, full of treasures and containing the finest products of the Pamoálas, 0 Citra, regard it as your own!
14. "Surround yourself with women who dance, and sing, and make music; enjoy these pleasures, O monk ; I deem renunciation a hard thing'
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