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The mother and father are the east quarter ; the teacher 

 is the south ; the children and wife are the west ; friends 

 and relatives the north. 



Slaves and dependents are the nadir, Samanas and Bra- 

 mins the zenith. He who worships these six will be com- 

 petent to the duties of a householder. 



The wise, virtuous, prudent, intelligent, teachable, docile 

 man will become eminent. 



The persevering diligent man, unshaken in adversity, 

 and of inflexible determination, will become eminent. 



The well-informed, friendly disposed, prudent speaking, 

 generous minded, self-controlled man, calm and self-possess- 

 ed, will become eminent. 



In this world, generosity, mildness of speech, public 

 spirit, and courteous behaviour, are worthy of respect un- 

 der all circumstances, and will be valuable in all places. 



If these be not possessed, the mother will receive neither 

 honor nor support from the son; neither will the father 

 receive respect or honor. 



The wise man who carefully cultivates these will obtain 

 both prosperity and honor. 



When Bagawa has thus spoken, Singalo said, Excellent, 

 Venerable Sir, most excellent. It is comparable to placing 

 erect that which has been overturned ; to the displaying 

 that to view which has been previously hidden ; to the di- 

 recting a wanderer into the right path; to bringing a 

 brightly shining lamp into a dark place thus rendering ob- 

 jects visible. Even thus Bagawa, in various modes, made 

 known his doctrine. I take refuge in Bagawa, in his doc- 

 trines, and in his priesthood. Receive me, Bagawa as a 

 disciple. From this day to the end. of my life I take my 

 refuge in Bagawa. 



