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THE GENERAL GRIEF OF THE PALACE.
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to the place where he dwells, and listen there to the true exposition of the law. 564
*This will make your heart rejoice, as you learn . to follow the precepts of his system. As for me,
beholding the joy of your resolve, and fearing that I shall not obtain rest, 565
'I must once more let go (dismiss) those following me, and seek other disciples; straighten my head (nose) and gaze with my full eyes; anoint my lips and cleanse my teeth, 566
Cover my shoulders and make bright my face, smooth my tongue and make it pliable. Thus, O excellently marked, sir ! fully drinking (at the fountain of) the water you give (glorious water)", 567
I shall escape from the unfathomable depths. In the world nought is comparable to this, that which old men and Rishis have not known, that shall (1) ? know and obtain.' 568
Bodhisattva having listened to these words, left the company of the Rishis, whilst they all, turning round him to the right, returned to their place. 569
VARGA 8. THE GENERAL GRIEF OF THE PALACE.
Kandaka leading back the horse, opening the way for his heart's sorrow, as he went on, lamented and wept : unable to disburthen his soul. 570
First of all with the royal prince, passing along the road for one night, but now dismissed and ordered
1 This line and the context, again, is obscure. Perhaps
is a mistake for # st, which latter expression may mean the 'sweet dew' (a mrita) of Bodhisattva's doctrine. : Or, that you know) and will obtain.
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