1867.] copied in the temple of Nalchon Vat. 77 



the Phra-Chedi (the holy Chaitya or Pagoda) Chulamani* (the 

 precious diadem of hair) in Traidungsa (Daodungsa or the heaven of 

 setting stars), encircled by the shephada (Devada), whom I reveren- 

 tially bear on my head. I offer up and bow down before (the figure 

 of) Phra-Patima in his golden abode, the Lord of the three praises, 

 the refuge of all beings. I present offerings to the Phra-Phuttha 

 Rub in the Phra-Sathub (Dagoba) of the Phra-Chedi (Pagoda), the 

 Prasat (palace) of the Vihan (monastery). I present myself in 

 offerings of humble service, — I present myself wholly and entirely. 



Having done worshipping, having finished the offerings, I pray to 

 become perfect in wisdom, to know all kinds of sciences without error 

 and mistake, after having been born in the next existence for seven 

 years. When I shall have accomplished all knowledge of letters, 

 I pray that I may become well versed in the Trai-Pidok, that I may 

 be able to answer every one's questions, to solve all riddles proposed, 

 that I may know the Trai-Phet (three Vedas) and the Sinlaprasta 

 (the magic of the stones). May I be blessed to meet Pra Sijahn 

 (Sri-Ariya or Arimathiya, the future Buddha) in the next existence. 

 May I be surrounded by numberless attendants ; if 11,110 follow, it 

 will be enough. May I be so shiningly beautiful, as to move all 

 hearts, like those women, who having taken holy orders, shall be 

 reborn relucent of radiant beauty, in recompense for their pious deeds, 

 and by virtue thereof. May I become great and mighty, of such 

 power, that even Phra-Phrohm (Brahma) could never put any 

 obstacles in my way. And when the circle of transmigrations leads 

 me to be reborn again in a new existence, I pray, that I may become 

 Buddha, and attain the holy law, pervading all existence, — that I may 

 become equal to the perfected ones in the world. 



Now in regard to these people here, who are called respectively 

 Ming, Behn, Sok by their surnames, they desire to become handsome 

 and delicate in figure, of such a shape, as it makes women beloved. 

 This prayer I put in, on behalf of the aforesaid persons of the village 

 Tabungkram. And two of them, Ming and Behn, have still another 

 wish in their heart, namely : to become rich in honours and dignities, 

 beautiful like painted pictures. May they, on leaving the present 

 existence, which is an imperfect and unsatisfactory one to them, may 

 * Built by Indra over Gautama's hair, which he cut off with his sword, 



