The Mahávan̥sa, Part II.: Containing Chapters XXXIX. to C. |
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... ornament of the monarch . Throwing a second spear at him ( Bhalluka ) who was thus falling ( backwards ) with his feet towards the rájá , and hitting him on the knee , the said expert elephant - rider quickly fell ( respectfully ) with ...
... ornament of the monarch . Throwing a second spear at him ( Bhalluka ) who was thus falling ( backwards ) with his feet towards the rájá , and hitting him on the knee , the said expert elephant - rider quickly fell ( respectfully ) with ...
Page 104
... ornaments appertaining thereto were also set with gems , and the tinkling festoons were of ' gold . In that palace there were a thousand dormi- tories having windows with ornaments ( like unto ) jewels , which were bright as eyes ...
... ornaments appertaining thereto were also set with gems , and the tinkling festoons were of ' gold . In that palace there were a thousand dormi- tories having windows with ornaments ( like unto ) jewels , which were bright as eyes ...
Page 117
... ornaments of faith and virtue , make offerings unto the relics of the Sage as unto the living Lord himself . " * " procuring . " 3 " ( Now at one time ) , during the pilgrimage of our Lord on earth for the bene- fit of mankind , a ...
... ornaments of faith and virtue , make offerings unto the relics of the Sage as unto the living Lord himself . " * " procuring . " 3 " ( Now at one time ) , during the pilgrimage of our Lord on earth for the bene- fit of mankind , a ...
Page 122
... ornaments he had on his person . The band of musicians and choristers , the ministers of state , the people in attendance , and the dévatás did the same . The monarch bestowing on the priesthood robes , cane sugar , buffalo butter , and ...
... ornaments he had on his person . The band of musicians and choristers , the ministers of state , the people in attendance , and the dévatás did the same . The monarch bestowing on the priesthood robes , cane sugar , buffalo butter , and ...
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... ornaments radiating like the five fingers ( were represented ) . He employed parasol - frame - weavers to form the frame of a temporary ) spire , made of bamboos ; and in the same manner with " kharapatta " he formed a ( temporary ) ...
... ornaments radiating like the five fingers ( were represented ) . He employed parasol - frame - weavers to form the frame of a temporary ) spire , made of bamboos ; and in the same manner with " kharapatta " he formed a ( temporary ) ...
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Abhaya Abhayagiri adorned Aggabodhi alms Anuradhapura arhat army Atthakatha Bahu battle beautiful bestowed bo-tree brahman brother brought built called caused cétiya CHAPTER chief Cholians city of Pulatthi commanded composed equally cubits dágoba death delight and amazement dévas Dhamma doctrines dwelt elder elephant enemy faith father feast festival flowers fortress fought Gámaní gate gave gems gifts gold hall heard honour host hundred inhabitants island Jetavana Kassapa king Parakkama king's kingdom Kulasekhara land Lanká Lankápura lord Maha Mahavansa Mahavihára Mahinda manner merit mighty ministers monarch monks mountain nága noble offerings officers ornaments palace Páli Pandu Parakkama Báhu Polonnaruwa priesthood priests prince proceeded queen rájá Rayar reign relics religion repaired robes Rohana royal ruler sacred Sage Sanghamitta saying sent Sinhalese sovereign sub-king supreme Buddha Tamil tank temple thence théra thereof Thereupon things thither thou thousand throne thúpa Tissa took Tooth-relic tree unto Uposatha vihára village wise yakkhas