________________ Kummaputtachariam (185-191 Lord replied-"These have the Intuitive Omniscience from Kummaputta. It is on account of this reason, viz. that they have got Intuitive Omniscience, that I was not saluted by them." (185). Then Indra again asked:"When will he be taking the Great Vow (viz. the order of the monks) ?" The Lord replied that he would take it in the third period of the seventh day.(186). Having said this, the best of the Jinas named Jagaduttama returned; and remained glorious on the earth in his movements dispelling, like the Sun, masses of darkness in the form of ignorance. (187). Then the magnanimous Kummaputta gave up the dress of the householder and took that of the monks, which specifically overcame the troubles of the world. (188). With his mind free from all taints, that best of the Omniscient took his seat on a clean lotus made up of gold by the gods and began to deliver his religious sermon as follows:-(189). "Religion is constituted of four parts charity, penance, conduct and thought; but, among them, thought is the most important, being in fact, the most efficient medicine for inau spicious deeds. (190). Just as the bestowal of safety of life is the best of all gifts, or, the Omniscience is the
