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THE LADY ÂMRA SEES BUDDHA.
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together to one halter and cross-bar, but not together pulling as they go, so is it when the senses and their objects are unequally matched. 1766
Therefore, I say, restrain the heart, give it no unbridled license.' Thus Buddha, for the Bhikshus' sake, explained the law in various ways. 1767
And now that Åmrå lady gradually approached the presence of the lord; seeing Buddha seated beneath a tree, lost in thought and wholly absorbed by it, 1768
She recollected that he had a great compassionate heart, and therefore she believed he would in pity receive her garden grove. With steadfast heart and joyful mien and rightly governed feelings, 1769
Her outward form restrained, her heart composed, bowing her head at Buddha's feet, she took her place as the lord bade her, whilst he in sequence right declared the law: 1770
Your heart (O lady!) seems composed and quieted, your form without external ornaments; young in years and rich, you seem well-talented as you are beautiful. 1771
That one, so gifted, should by faith be able to receive the law of righteousness is, indeed, a rare thing in the world! The wisdom of a master', derived from former births, enables him to accept the law with joy, this is not rare ; 1772
'But that a woman, weak of will, scant in wisdom, deeply immersed in love, should yet be able to de. light in piety, this, indeed, is very rare. 1773
"A man born in the world, by proper thought comes to delight in goodness, he recognises the
· That is, of a man.
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