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when it had reached two thousand and eight hundred years, pure, flourishing, auspicious. Then the great Dhamma-king, the lord of the earth, of great power, ruled with the wheel of command, a king who did not follow others. Having obtained excellent white elephants, causing wonder in the world; The great hero, diligent, rejoices having made merit. In that very year, in Sāvaṇa, on the ninth day of the month; At the time of sunrise, this exposition was produced. As long as the Dispensation stands, so long may this composition of mine stand; May this exposition of the Netti stand, bringing benefit to the Buddha's sons. Thus, by me, composing it, merit has been gained; May all, by its power, be sharers in liberation. The queen, sons, grandsons, and great-grandsons, and relatives; May all, established in royal happiness, live a happy life. May the god rain well in due season, may all the people of the country be happy; Not harming one another, may they be dear and beneficial to each other. The Netti Exposition is finished.