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At the end of the last watch of the night, after a similar 

 mediation, he exclaimed, 



" Whenever these doctrines of truth develope themselves to 

 the persevering, meditative, holy man, the hosts of Maraya 

 (b) are dispersed, as the darkness is dispersed) by the shining 

 of the sun in the heavens." 



At the expiration of the seven days Bagawa arose from 

 his meditations ; and seated himself at the foot of the Ajapala 

 Banian tree, where he set seven days in one position, medi- 

 tating on the happiness of freedom. 



At that period a haughty B ram in came to Bagawa, and 

 having entered into conversation with him, stood near him 

 and said, Goutama, what constitutes a Bramin : what are the 

 circumstances peculiar to him. Bagawa understanding his 

 intention, replied : Is any one a Bramin ? it is he who has 

 laid aside every thing sinful, who is free from haughtiness 

 and sensuality, meditative, possessed of all knowledge, (c) 

 perfect in his conduct, declaring eminent truths, and free 

 from attachment to all things in the world : He is a Bramin. 



At the expiration of seven days Bagawa arose from his 

 state of repose at the foot of the Ajapala Banian tree, and 

 removed to the shade of a Muchalinda tree, where he re- 

 mained seven days in tranquil enjoyment. At that period 

 (d) there was an unseasonable rain with chilly cold winds 

 throughout an entire week : upon which the Nagaya (<?) 

 Chulindo left his abode and entwined his body seven times 

 round the body of Bagawa, (f) while he extended his large 

 hood over his head, saying, let not Bagawa be affected by 

 cold, by heat, by flies, by gnats, by the wind, by sun-beams, 

 or by insects. At the expiration of the seven days, perceiv- 



(h) Desire, (c) §s&^^&)& ma}' be rendered acquainted with the Vedas. 

 (d) The last month of summer, (e) A snake of the Naga world, who can assume 

 the human form ; they are like cobra capellas. (f) But not so as to touch the 

 body. 



