Mahāvaṃsa, the Great Chronicle of Sri Lanka: Chapters One to Thirty-seven : an Annotated New Translation with Prolegomena |
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... caused to be imported and planted . On the roads , wells have been caused to be dug and trees have been caused to be planted for the enjoyment of animals and men . RE V , which is not dated but definitely written after the creation of ...
... caused to be imported and planted . On the roads , wells have been caused to be dug and trees have been caused to be planted for the enjoyment of animals and men . RE V , which is not dated but definitely written after the creation of ...
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... caused ..... the well closed chest to be laid upon a golden , adorned bier ; and when he had caused it then to be lifted upon the bier ... " - AG ] - 38 I refer janoghena and baloghena to anayitvana in 38 c , not to karento pujanavidhim ...
... caused ..... the well closed chest to be laid upon a golden , adorned bier ; and when he had caused it then to be lifted upon the bier ... " - AG ] - 38 I refer janoghena and baloghena to anayitvana in 38 c , not to karento pujanavidhim ...
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... caused to be built in the capital cities of Jambudípa 84,000 grand monasteries befitting royal munificence , and , spending wealth to the extent of five lacs a day , he contributed to the advancement and glorification of the faith . At ...
... caused to be built in the capital cities of Jambudípa 84,000 grand monasteries befitting royal munificence , and , spending wealth to the extent of five lacs a day , he contributed to the advancement and glorification of the faith . At ...
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Foreword by His Excellency J R Jayewardene | 1 |
Chapter | 11 |
H Why Prolegomena? | 25 |
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