The Mahávan̥sa, Part II.: Containing Chapters XXXIX. to C. |
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Page 41
... : “ Then , plunging into the great river and landing on the other side of it , she ran round the Dhúmarakkha mountain seven times . " 91-87 G * Conducting her to the Dhúmarakkha mountain , he obtained a CHAPTER X. 41.
... : “ Then , plunging into the great river and landing on the other side of it , she ran round the Dhúmarakkha mountain seven times . " 91-87 G * Conducting her to the Dhúmarakkha mountain , he obtained a CHAPTER X. 41.
Page 69
... round about the place in which the relic was placed , and during the day to remain , " & c . 5 " biform . " The " miracle " said to have been performed by Buddha at the foot of the gaṇḍamba - tree is regarded as the greatest feat of ...
... round about the place in which the relic was placed , and during the day to remain , " & c . 5 " biform . " The " miracle " said to have been performed by Buddha at the foot of the gaṇḍamba - tree is regarded as the greatest feat of ...
Page 72
... round it . Having bowed down with uplifted hands at eight places , and placed that precious vase on a golden chair , studded with various gems , of such a height that the branch could be easily reached , he ascended it himself for the ...
... round it . Having bowed down with uplifted hands at eight places , and placed that precious vase on a golden chair , studded with various gems , of such a height that the branch could be easily reached , he ascended it himself for the ...
Page 80
... round it were ornamented with triumphal arches , banners , and flowers , ( and perfumed ) with vases of fragrant flowers . By the interposition of the dévas , the whole island was similarly decorated . For seven days this monarch kept ...
... round it were ornamented with triumphal arches , banners , and flowers , ( and perfumed ) with vases of fragrant flowers . By the interposition of the dévas , the whole island was similarly decorated . For seven days this monarch kept ...
Page 88
... round his waist , to this infant son of theirs , who had acquired the habit of wandering far away . This thong ( nandi ) with which he was tied to the stone , by ( the boy's ) constantly rubbing it backward and forward against the ...
... round his waist , to this infant son of theirs , who had acquired the habit of wandering far away . This thong ( nandi ) with which he was tied to the stone , by ( the boy's ) constantly rubbing it backward and forward against the ...
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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