Lalit Vistara

Author(s): Rajendralala Mitra
Publisher: Asiatic Society

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CHAITER V.
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with my own wealth, constant occupation, retirement from my chamber, and non-indulgence in viciousness,--these are the ten duties which I shall perform.(1)
"O king, entertain nu wish for my society, as long as I shall be cngaged, surrounded by fame, in the last of good conduct (silarrala). Nor shall you, O king, he without virtue: all night thonylı, do encourage niy fast of siluratu.(3
"It is my earnest wishı, my lord, that I should quickly ascend the highest tower of the palace of Dhártaráshtrit, and, surrounded by my frmale companions, repose, lying on a soft well-scented bed sprinkled with flowers.(C).
"No warders, nor disturbers, nor vulgar people, nor incongenial oncs should approach me; nor shall ny forni cvcr cros-(their sight); nor sounds, nor scents other than agrocable and sweet should I perceive.(7)
Those who are now in prison, liberate them all; and make all men rich with the gift of good clothes, food, drinks, carts with yokes of bullocks, and horse-carriages; (lo thou bestow, these for seven nights together for the gratification of the earth.(S) .
“Let there be no dispute or quarrel, nor angry worls; let there be friendly feeling among each other, and peaceful salutary thoughts. In this abode let men, officials, warders, Devas be full of joy, and engaged in enjoyment for their good.(9)
“Let not there be any soldiers who inflict punishment, nor wicked punishers, nor oppressors, nor relukes, por punishment. Let all be in peaceful mind, thoughtful of friendship and good. Do you look upou all the crowd as ihy only son."(10)
llcaring this carnest appeal, the king replied: "Let everything be as you wish. Isk whatever you desire; and whatever you ask, the same shall I instantly grant you."(11)
The king, ordered all his courtiers to embellish the tower on - the top of the palace, and to sprinkle therein delightful flowers, to bestrow it with incense and essences, and to set up over it umbrellas and canopies on serried posts tall as palm trees.(12)