Trishasti Shalaka Purusa Caritra Part 6

Author(s): Hemchandracharya, Helen M Johnson
Publisher: Oriental Research Institute Vadodra

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CHAPTER TWO teacher's seat by Vāsava with a bow and at his request recited grammar. “This grammar was taught by the Blessed One as teacher to Indra,” and it was called 'Aindra' among the people, after hearing that.
The Master gradually attained maturity, seven cubits tall, adorned with a beautiful gait like a forest-elephant. The Lord's beauty was the greatest in the three worlds; his rank was the highest in three worlds; he had fresh manhood; yet there was no change in his nature.
Marriage (125–155)
King Samaravira dispatched his daughter, Yaśodā, with his ministers to give her to Vardhamāna. The ministers bowed to Siddhārtha and said: “Our king has sent his daughter Yaśodā to be given to Vardhamāna. Already our Master is your Honor's servant. He would be especially so from that alliance. Please favor us.”
King Siddhārtha said: “ Both Trišalā's and my wishes are very favorable to the prince's marrsäge. But the prince, disgusted with worldly existence from his very birth, cannot even be spoken to on this subject of marriage, et cetera. Nevertheless, out of regard for you we shall speak today to our son about marriage in various roundabout speeches through friends of his.'
After this reply, the king took leave of Queen Trišalā and sent clever friends of his to Vardhamāna. They went and bowed respectfully to Prince Vardhamāna and communicated King Siddhārtha's command. The Blessed One said, “Because you are my companions, you know my nature averse to householding.” They replied: “It is true that we know you have always feared existence. But we know also that your parents' command cannot be disobeyed. Moreover, you never scorn an affectionate request of ours. How is it you suddenly scorn us all today?"
Then the Blessed Onę said; “Simpletons, what is this