________________
V, 28.
DIVISION OF THE SARIRAS.
325
The body of accumulated griefs! this imperishable mind (ki) can cause to rest, and banish once for ever all the miseries of life. 2212
Thus the diamond substance (body) was dealt with at the place of burning. And now those valiant Mallas, unrivalled in the world for strength, 2213
Subduing all private animosities, sought escape from sorrow in the true refuge. Finding sweet comfort in united love, they resolved to banish every complaining thought. 2214
Beholding thus the death of Tathagata, they controlled their grieving hearts, and with full strength of manly virtue dismissing every listless thought, they submitted to the course (laws) of nature. 2215
Oppressed by thoughts of grievous sorrow, they entered the city as a deserted wild, holding the relics thus they entered, whilst from every street were offered gifts. 2216
They placed the relics then upon a tower 2, for men and Devas to adore. 2217
VARGA 28. DivisiON OF THE SARÎras. Thus those Mallas offered religious reverence to the relics, and used the most costly flowers and scents for their supreme act of worship. 2218
Then the kings of the seven countries', having heard that Buddha was dead, sent messengers to
1 That is, the body subject to accumulation of sorrow.
1. In their council hall with a lattice work of spears, and with a rampart of bows,' Sacred Books of the East, vol. xi, p. 131.
• The seven 'kings' were, the king of Magadha, the Likkhavis of Vaisalî, the Sakyas of Kapilavastu, the Bulis of Allakappa, the Koliyas of Ramagrâma, the Brahman of Vethadipa, and the Mallas of Pâvâ; Sacred Books of the East, vol. xi, pp. 131, 132.
Diglized by Google
