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only seed of the tree of eternal bliss or the partial non-attchment or the friarhood in this or other births, was obtained by your worship ?" The revered friar said “ Hear,
Here in this country of Vijaya there was a city named Campā. There in bygone times, there was a householder named Sudhanu. His wife was Dhanas'ri
They had a daughter named Somi. When she came to youth, she was given to Rudradeva, the son of merchant Nanda, the inhabitent of this city. The marriage took place; and we enjoyed the pleasures of senses with happiness. By that time there came a nun named Balacandră who was roaming according to her vow; whose body was emaciated with various kinds of penances; who was adorned with the gem of the canonical scriptures; (79) and who was in beauty like the presiding deity. She was seen at the place where she had come out for alms, by me while coming to the paternal home from the house of the father-in-law. On seeing her, delight came upon me; my eyes became wide open; the sin was annihilated; the limbs became active; and the religious mind bloomed. Then, keeping not very far, I, folding my palms with modesty, greeted the revered lady with great respect. She gave me the religious greeting, the seed of the corn of all happiness, Affection and devotion were born in me towards her intensely. I asked the revered lady the place of her residence; other nuns told me about it. Then I began to wait upon her with fitting ceremony. The revered nun told me the religion; which was preached by those who had abjured attachment; which was the
