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ment at the gates ; that is, thirty-two remain on the judgment-seats for six 
infernal months, when they are relieved by thirty-two others. 
From the corners of the iron square extend four lines of hells, joining 
with the great one. ‘They are, 
Ist. Wetardné Naraka. In this hell are famous Lofos flowers, which swim 
on the surface of the cold lakes. They are furnished either with sharp 
spikes to catch the falling sinner, or with downy cups to receive the souls 
of those who, although sinners, have yet committed’ more good than bad 
actions, and are entitled to pardon. 
2d. Asépata Wanaraka. 
3d. Kokkula. 
4th. Utha Naraka. 
In certain spaces betwixt these hells lie iron mountains, dazzling and 
resplendent, but not hot: they are termed Katiéka banpjhot. Above the 
infernal regions is the abode of evil spirits, who often ascend amidst the 
mountains of Hémawa.* ‘This passage points out the site of Meru. 
In the A/dlinda is given a list of six persons who, on account of their 
great impiety, were precipitated through the yawning earth into hell : 
Ist. CuincnaA Mana Wika; who is described by the Siamese as a 
princess. 
2d. Sarra Pwutp HA; who was, the Siamese say, king PHmMasan. 
3d. THewap Hatta, or Devapatrua, brother-in-law of Prd Sip Matta, 
king of Kapilawatt,hu, who afterwards became SomonoxK HopoM. 
4th. Nanr,Hama Napa. The Siamese NontT,HA-MANOP. 
5th. NanrHA YakKKHA. The Siamese NantHa YAK. 
6th. UraKkamMaya Cuara. 
This account is followed by that of six other just persons, viz. Mara- 
KARO, ExasaTako, Maréxa, Mata K HopALa-MANAPPHA, SUPEYA-UPALIKA, 
Bunaka THAso. Then follows the J/arananimitta, describing what happens 
* This might lead us to suppose that there were two hells, or Maha Naraka, below each 
Dwipa. Sangermano’s description of the Burman religion, quoted by Dr. Buchanan, very closely 
agrees with this: and I think they have derived their knowledge from the same source originally, 
but somewhat more corrupted in its passage to them than towards the Siamese. He has also, no 
doubt, made his extracts from Burman versions of the sacred text, or his proper names would 
have retained an orthography more consistent with the Sanscrit. I have not room here to quote 
any of his translations on this subject. The Burmans and Siamese agree in thinking that « Sin 
by its own weight sinks the offender to hell.” 
