The Story of the Sinhalese from the Most Ancient Times, Volume 2 |
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Page viii
... appear in this Volume and which were first published in the late Mr. Brahmachari Walisinha Harischandra's excellent book entitled Purávidyáva ( Messrs . W. E. Bastian & Co , 1918 , pp 223 , 50 Plates ) , I have also to express my deep ...
... appear in this Volume and which were first published in the late Mr. Brahmachari Walisinha Harischandra's excellent book entitled Purávidyáva ( Messrs . W. E. Bastian & Co , 1918 , pp 223 , 50 Plates ) , I have also to express my deep ...
Page 61
... appear that Milindu , King of the city of Ságal in India , coveting a certain woman , wickedly put to death her inno- cent husband after he had secured the latter's conviction by un- just means . The King had bidden his servants charge ...
... appear that Milindu , King of the city of Ságal in India , coveting a certain woman , wickedly put to death her inno- cent husband after he had secured the latter's conviction by un- just means . The King had bidden his servants charge ...
Page 79
... appear to have been erected chiefly in order to carry the festoons of lamps that were hung from them at festivals . A headless and armless statue near the Dágaba , and facing it , is traditionally said to represent King Devánampiya ...
... appear to have been erected chiefly in order to carry the festoons of lamps that were hung from them at festivals . A headless and armless statue near the Dágaba , and facing it , is traditionally said to represent King Devánampiya ...
Contents
Legends of the Fortunate Discoveries Story of the Silver CaveBeginn | 9 |
Endeavour The Bhikkhu CircumventedThe Relic Chamber its Resplen | 20 |
tioned DeceptionDutugemunus Last WishTheraputtábhaya consoles | 30 |
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