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this kingdom, as well as her Buddhist Religion and
her people.
"May he remain long in sovereignty, without
ills, accomplishing success, and may his years number
a hundred.
"May the Sovereign Guardian of the East,
renowned as Dhataratha, gently protect the King and
his realms. Whoever create evil in this eastern
quarter, may the Sovereign, through his might,
triumph over them all in a righteous manner."
"The Pundit then handed a cup of anointed water
from the Eastern Circle (Prachin) while reciting the
following stanza;—
" Through the power of the Triple Gems (the
Buddha, the the Lore, the Brotherhood), and through
this water poured down upon him, may the King be
awarded with success in the way heretofore
invoked."
* The King then answered in Pali versein the fol-
lowing poetic terms:—
** Your auspicious speech, going right to the
hearts of kings, I fain accept. May it come to pass as
you have said. I shall extend my protection and
exercise Royal authority over all those realms to the
East and all beings that dwell therein. I shall remain
on earth, further protecting this kingdom, and her
Buddhist religion and her people.''
The Pundit then said:—
* Good my Lord.5'