The Mahávan̥sa, Part II.: Containing Chapters XXXIX. to C. |
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Page 38
... carrying on an intrigue ( by sending the prince presents of betel leaves , and receiving from him fragrant flowers and other gifts ) . Subsequently , having made his assignation , desiring that the entrance facing the royal dormitory ...
... carrying on an intrigue ( by sending the prince presents of betel leaves , and receiving from him fragrant flowers and other gifts ) . Subsequently , having made his assignation , desiring that the entrance facing the royal dormitory ...
Page 39
... carried the fire to the place where the herdsmen were . At that instant , the men who had been sent , surrounding them , put them to death . Having destroyed all the herdsmen , they reported the same to the uncles . Thereafter the ...
... carried the fire to the place where the herdsmen were . At that instant , the men who had been sent , surrounding them , put them to death . Having destroyed all the herdsmen , they reported the same to the uncles . Thereafter the ...
Page 41
... carrying down . By his supernatural good fortune this ( leaf ) became an enormous sword . Exclaiming , " I put thee to death , " he flourished the sword over her . " Lord ! " replied she to him , " subduing this kingdom for thee , I ...
... carrying down . By his supernatural good fortune this ( leaf ) became an enormous sword . Exclaiming , " I put thee to death , " he flourished the sword over her . " Lord ! " replied she to him , " subduing this kingdom for thee , I ...
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... carrying destruction in all directions ; and high - peaked mountains tottered from their very foundations . The nágas , assuming the more terrific forms and surrounding him , en- deavoured to intimidate him . He himself ( the nága king ) ...
... carrying destruction in all directions ; and high - peaked mountains tottered from their very foundations . The nágas , assuming the more terrific forms and surrounding him , en- deavoured to intimidate him . He himself ( the nága king ) ...
Page 63
... ( carried in procession ) , and gor- geous flags tinkling with the bells attached to them ; 7 ( sprinkled ) with red sandal dust ; ( guarded ) by gold and silver staves ; ( the procession decorated with ) mirrors of glittering glass and ...
... ( carried in procession ) , and gor- geous flags tinkling with the bells attached to them ; 7 ( sprinkled ) with red sandal dust ; ( guarded ) by gold and silver staves ; ( the procession decorated with ) mirrors of glittering glass and ...
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Abhaya Abhayagiri Aggabodhi Anuradhapura arhat army battle beautiful bestowed bo-tree brahman brother brought built called caused cétiya CHAPTER chief chief of men Cholians city of Pulatthi commanded composed equally cubits dágoba damilas death delight and amazement dévas Dhamma doctrines dwelt elder elephant enemy faith father feast festival flowers fought Gaja Báhu Gámaní gate gave gems gifts gold hall heard honour host hundred island Jetavana Kassapa king Parakkama king's kingdom Kulasekhara land Lanká Lankápura lord Mahá Mahávansa Mahávihára Mahinda Malaya manner merit mighty ministers Moggallána monarch monks mountain nága offerings officers ornaments palace Páli Pandu Parakkama Báhu Polonnaruwa priesthood priests prince proceeded queen rájá Ráyar reign relics religion repaired robes Rohana royal ruler sacred Sage Sanghamitta saying sent Sinhalese sovereign sub-king supreme Buddha Tamil tank thence théra thereof Thereupon things thither thou thousand throne thúpa Tissa took Tooth-relic unto vihára Vijaya Báhu village wise yakkhas