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that the king has marched and understanding the grim command of the king; who has tied the hatchet on his neck; who is repenting for the transgressions of the royal command; who is surrounded by some persons; and who has come here;-stands with desire of the happiness of seeing your majesty, on the camp-ground of the guards. Hearing this, your majesty is the authority." Then the king looked at Matisagara. Then he, who was clever in knowing the sign and expression, said, "Let him enter; what is the objection there? The kings are kind to those who have obeyed." Then Durmati permitted by the king entered and fell upon his feet saying, "Your Majesty, this is the hatchet which will carry your command on the neck." [116] Imparting him non-fear, the king, then, respected him very much; and gave him good reception.
The king went back to Jayapura. The king conveyed his opinion to the cabinet of ministers. Then it opined, "This indeed is the duty, here, of other kings born in good families; why not then is it yours, whose mind has become elevated by the tenets of Jinas? The life commonly for this world as well as the next has fructified for your majesty; the pleasures of senses, resembling the wild-fire burn with fuels as it were and their results are as futile as the Kimpaka fruit; and the death which has defeated gods and demons and which shatters hopes unexpectedly, is all-powerful." They welcomed the idea. Then the astrologers were called and were informed "Find out the coronation-day for Prince Ananda." They said "As the king orders." After reffering, they informed about the fifth day. Then the auspicious things.
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