The Maháwanṣo in Roman Characters: With the Translation Subjoined; and an Introductory Essay on Páli Buddhistical Literature. In Two Volumes. Vol. I. Containing the First Thirty Eight Chapters |
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Page ii
... Mahá- wanse , but it has likewise refuted that tradition , by proving that Mahanáma , the writer of that commentary , was also the author of the Mahawansé , from the commencement of the work to the end of the reign of Mahá Sen , at ...
... Mahá- wanse , but it has likewise refuted that tradition , by proving that Mahanáma , the writer of that commentary , was also the author of the Mahawansé , from the commencement of the work to the end of the reign of Mahá Sen , at ...
Page xx
... Mahá - rája , which would characterize their royal descent and rights - the king himself ( SAMUDRAGUPTA ) and his father are distinguished by the title of Máha - rájá - Adhi - rája , which indicates actual sovereignty . And the last ...
... Mahá - rája , which would characterize their royal descent and rights - the king himself ( SAMUDRAGUPTA ) and his father are distinguished by the title of Máha - rájá - Adhi - rája , which indicates actual sovereignty . And the last ...
Page xxi
... Mahá rájá Adhi rájá . " Dr. Mill thus translates the 26th line of the inscription . " Of him who is also maternal grandson of LICHCHAWI , conceived in the great goddess - like CUMARA- DEWI , the great king , the supreme monarch SAMUDRA ...
... Mahá rájá Adhi rájá . " Dr. Mill thus translates the 26th line of the inscription . " Of him who is also maternal grandson of LICHCHAWI , conceived in the great goddess - like CUMARA- DEWI , the great king , the supreme monarch SAMUDRA ...
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... ( Mahá ) great . It contains , likewise , all that was known to , or has been recorded by , the pious men of old , connected with the supreme and well defined history of those unrivalled dynasties ( “ wanso " ) . Let ( my hearers ) listen ...
... ( Mahá ) great . It contains , likewise , all that was known to , or has been recorded by , the pious men of old , connected with the supreme and well defined history of those unrivalled dynasties ( “ wanso " ) . Let ( my hearers ) listen ...
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... Mahá Adipádo 68. The restoration of order and prosperity .... 95 59 69. The conciliation of the army by the distribution of rewards ..... 38 70 . The abdication of the kingdom ( in favor of Parakkamabáhu ) 358 1 1 72 . 73. The ...
... Mahá Adipádo 68. The restoration of order and prosperity .... 95 59 69. The conciliation of the army by the distribution of rewards ..... 38 70 . The abdication of the kingdom ( in favor of Parakkamabáhu ) 358 1 1 72 . 73. The ...
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