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1　/// having left (1) (his) teacher, he [the noble Metrak] goes to the Madhyadeśa. … dear father (and mother) 2　/// … from all directions, in large groups, with eyes filled with tears, 3　/// they say: || In the Mandodhari (2) [tune] || Oh glorious god of virtue, … of brahminhood, 4　/// … tell us, oh father, the dignity and glory of the Law! Great mercy toward all (has been) established. (3)

5　/// Where have you set out to go, under the care of whom did you make us miserable ones arrive (4) ? Without dignity

6　/// … By whom such a splendor and strength has been obtained, to whom (do) you intend to go now? From those with tears in the eyes (do you intend …?) 7　/// May you remember us in merciful ways, may you not leave us at this moment! 2. || Thereupon (5) , the venerable, noble

8　(Metrak) /// in his thoughts, having turned back toward the right like an elephant king, to the people of the land, YQ 1.13 1/1 [verso]