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the disease, thus briefly spoke; even as a good physician in the world, according to the disease, prescribes his medicine. 1829
And now the Likkhavis, hearing the sermon preached by Buddha, arose forthwith and bowed at Buddha's feet, and joyfully they placed them on their heads?. 1830
Then they asked both Buddha and the congregation on the morrow to accept their poor religious offerings. But Buddha told them that already Amra (the lady) had invited him. 1831
On this the Likkhavis, harbouring thoughts of pride and disappointment?, (said): Why should that one take away our profit?' But, knowing Buddha's heart to be impartial and fair, they once again regained their cheerfulness. 1832
Tathâgata, moreover, nobly (virtuously or illustriously) seizing the occasion (or, following the right plan), appeasing them, produced within a joyful heart; and so subdued, their grandeur of appearance came again, as when a snake subdued by charms glistens with shining skin. 1833
And now, the night being passed, the signs of dawn appearing, Buddha and the great assembly go to the abode of Åmrå, and having received her entertainment, 1834
They went on to the village of Pi-naus (Beluva),
* Placing the foot on the head is a symbol of submission—the custom of putting relic-caskets on the head is illustrated in Tree and Serpent Worship, plate xxxviii.
3.We are outdone by this mango girl,' Sacred Books of the East, vol. xi, p. 31.
8. Now when the Blessed One had remained as long as he wished at Ambapáli's grove, he addressed Ânanda, and said, “Come,
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