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44 A representation of his combat with Mar 
Nat, the chief evil spirit, who undertook to op¬ 
pose his holy undertaking.” 
44 A representation of the homage he received 
from all the celestial host, in consequence of the 
sacrifices he made, and the victory he obtained.” 
44 A representation of his performing austeri¬ 
ties six years in the forest of U-ru-we-la.” 
44 A representation of the throne of deification 
which sprung up under the sacred fig-tree.” 
44 A representation of the Prince ascending 
the throne, gaining a final victory over Mar 
Nat, the chief evil spirit, and all his legions, and 
obtaining the state of a deity (or becoming god, 
Bura-tha-hen ).” 
44 A representation of the homage paid him 
by all the celestial powers, on his becoming a 
deity.” 
44 A representation of his remaining seven 
days on the throne of deification.” 
44 A representation of three daughters of Mar 
Nat tempting the deity.” 
44 A representation of the King of the Nats 
erecting a tank for the deity to wash his gar¬ 
ments in, with a flat rock to dry them on.” 
44 A representation of the deity exhibiting 
himself in the air, half-fire and half-water, to the 
conviction of all rational beings.” 
