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[ 21. 4. accompanied with the lightnings of spears and sharp swords; all directions were filled with the thunders in the form of the sounds of conches, cymbals and pipes. In the meantime, king Gunasena mounted a chariot; before him were placed the golden jars full of water and the drums for auspicious occasion, revealing the splendour of conquest, were beaten; the batches of heralds repeated various auspicious things. At that time Hermit Agnis'arman entered the king's house for breaking the fast. Then when the huge sea of men was purturbed as the king was going out, he was not seen by anybody from among the principal servants. Then having passed some time, the hermit, fearing the rush of quick elephants and horses, went out of the king's palace. In the meantime, the astrologers, who took the measurement of shade by the measuring-rod and who knew the deep sense of the science of astrology, said "Sir, the moment is auspicious; make a start.' The king said “To-day is the fast-breaking day for Hermit Agnis'arman; he has accepted on the word of the patriarch to take meals at my house. So let that high-souled ascetic come up. Then, when he finishes his meals, after bowing to him, we shall go." Then a noble who was near said, “Sir, that high-souled ascetic entered the place only recently and has gone out of the royal household fearing the rush of swift horses and elephants. I think he must not have gone out of the city. [ 21 ] On hearing this, the king started towards his path with alarm, and saw Hermit Agnis'arman going out of the city. Having got down from his chariot, he fell on his feet with full devotion and
