Indian Pandits in the Land of Snow (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1893. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... many latent powers, and verily we believe that when you narrate them there will be no exaggeration. By hearing his virtues the future generations of living beings will derive immense good, imbibing faith and veneration in the Dhaema. Lama, under these circumstances vouchsafe unto us a few anecdotes of his former births. Atisa replied: --'" His virtues may be compared with a mine of precious gems. Being of a superior order they could hardly be comprehended by others. It behoves him not himself to describe them to others. I shall narrate some of them that you may store them in your mind." At this Bromton (Jinakara) said: --" Oh most venerable Lama as you teach the Diiarma which is holy at its beginning, at its middle and at its end, may I ask what necessity there is for narrating how I wandered many times in the world. It is much better to expound the Dhaema for our instruction than to recount the incidents of my past lives. Do not therefore draw out my heart at any length." Nog now interrupted him saying: --" Oh saintly sage do not you know that I am one who is sparing in speech and thinks much'. Have I not come here leaving behind me five hundred pupils in order to know how to solve my doubts and to be free from them? If you will not yourself say anything about yourself, pray do not stand in Atisa's way. Having regard to my grey hair and wrinkled face grant me forbearance." Hearing this entreaty Bromton could say nothing. Atisa now in a clear voice said: "Nog you are right. I shall certainly narrate to you those secrets of his former births which are known to him and me. THE FIRST JATAKA. In ancient times there lived in the city of Kapilavastu a Brahman of the name of Sujata, who was versed in all the Vedas. He had a wife of the name of Manorama, who possessed al...