The Mahávan̥sa, Part II.: Containing Chapters XXXIX. to C. |
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Page 86
... Anuradhapura , formed an intimacy with the groom of the king ( Elára's ) charger ( named Sammata ) , and constantly assisted him in his work Perceiving that the groom had relaxed in his vigilance , at the dawn of day , ( previously ) ...
... Anuradhapura , formed an intimacy with the groom of the king ( Elára's ) charger ( named Sammata ) , and constantly assisted him in his work Perceiving that the groom had relaxed in his vigilance , at the dawn of day , ( previously ) ...
Page 89
... Anuradhapura in the forenoon , being a distance of nine yójanas from the ( Kacchaka ) ferry , he met that brahman . The brahman observed : " My child , come to me after thou hast bathed in the tank . " As he had never visited ( the ...
... Anuradhapura in the forenoon , being a distance of nine yójanas from the ( Kacchaka ) ferry , he met that brahman . The brahman observed : " My child , come to me after thou hast bathed in the tank . " As he had never visited ( the ...
Page 98
... Anuradhapura , threw upa fortification at the foot of the Kása mountain , 15in the month " jetthamúla , " and made a reservoir of water . He held 16a festival there to celebrate the completion of the reservoir . The village formed there ...
... Anuradhapura , threw upa fortification at the foot of the Kása mountain , 15in the month " jetthamúla , " and made a reservoir of water . He held 16a festival there to celebrate the completion of the reservoir . The village formed there ...
Page 100
... Anuradhapura ) , and fortified himself at the village Kóļambahálaka . On receiving intimation of his landing , the rájá , who was fully equipped with an army of elephants , cavalry , chariots of war , and infantry , accoutring himself ...
... Anuradhapura ) , and fortified himself at the village Kóļambahálaka . On receiving intimation of his landing , the rájá , who was fully equipped with an army of elephants , cavalry , chariots of war , and infantry , accoutring himself ...
Page 107
... Anuradhapura , and exhibiting it to the rájá , explained the particulars . To the westward of the capital , at the distance of five yójanas , at the Uruvélapattana , pearls of the size of " " nelli " fruit , together with coral beads ...
... Anuradhapura , and exhibiting it to the rájá , explained the particulars . To the westward of the capital , at the distance of five yójanas , at the Uruvélapattana , pearls of the size of " " nelli " fruit , together with coral beads ...
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MAHAVANSA PART II CONTAINING C Fl Between 1240-1275 Dhammakitti,Louis Corneille Vijayasimha,5th Cent Mahanama No preview available - 2016 |
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