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III, 12.
VISIT TO ÂRÂDA AND UDRARÂMA.
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and yet are parched with thirst.' Then the king clasping together his hands, with greatest reverence and joyful heart, 915
(Said), ‘That which you now seek, may you obtain quickly the fruit thereof; having obtained the perfect fruit, return I pray and graciously receive me!' 916
Bodhisattva, his heart inwardly acquiescing, purposing to accomplish his prayer, departing, pursued his road, going to the place where Årâda Kalama dwelt, 917
Whilst the king with all his retinue, their hands clasped, themselves followed a little space, then with thoughtful and mindful heart, returned once more to Râgagriha! 918
VARGA 12. Visit to ÂRÂDA U DRARÂMA'. The child of the glorious sun of the Ikshvaku race, going to that quiet peaceful grove, reverently stood before the Muni, the great Rishi Âråda Rama; 919
The dark-clad (?) followers of the Kalam (Sangharâma) seeing afar off Bodhisattva approaching, with loud voice raised a joyful chant, and with suppressed breath muttered · Welcome,' 920
As with clasped hands they reverenced him. Approaching one another, they made mutual enquiries; and this being done, with the usual apologies, according to their precedence (in age)they sat down; 921
The Brahmakarins observing the prince, (beheld) his personal beauty and carefully considered his
· The compound in the original probably represents Ârâ:da Kalama and Udra(ka) Ramaputra. · Tsi'ang tsu may mean after invitation.'
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