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B0102040307(2)mahāvaggo (major chapter)

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In the heavens they shine, illuminating the directions. Whatever wealth exists within this (world), Pearls, gems, and beautiful lapis lazuli; Gold from the mountains, or indeed pure gold, That which is called refined gold. Of the Uposatha endowed with eight factors, They do not experience even a sixteenth part; All the moon's radiance and the star clusters. Therefore, indeed, women and men of virtue, Should observe the Uposatha endowed with eight factors; Having performed deeds of merit that bring happiness, Blameless, they go to a heavenly state. The tenth. The Great Chapter, the seventh. Its summary – Fear of the Sectarians and the Venāga, the Sarabha, the Kesamutti; And the Sāḷha, and the Kathāvatthu, the Root of the Sectarians, the Uposatha.

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