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With wisdom discerning in many duties to do and not to do; And with a very noble disposition, and with great fortune. 40. In the joy of living together with his own mother's sister; And with an unattached mind in the pleasures of many youthful sports. 41. "Princes like me, endowed with valor and so forth; How indeed will they dwell in such a border region? 42. To my native land now, suitable for a crown prince's enjoyment, I will go!" he resolved, from that place of people. 43. In due course, to the vicinity of the village named Saṅkhanāyakatthalī, He went. There Kittisirimegha, having heard that. 44. "Due to the absence of a son equal to a royal heir for me; 'I am alone!' - such mental anguish constantly afflicted me. 45. To see him, like my elder brother, a reflection of his body, My accumulated merit has greatly arisen indeed!" 46. Overcome by a surge of joy, that charming city, Having adorned it with arches and so forth, in many ways. 47. Having gone right to the road, surrounded by a multitude of forces, The king, on a special day and constellation deemed auspicious. 48. With unique, uncommon qualities, and with all auspicious marks, Well endowed with auspiciousness. 49. Having seen the prince, delighted, having embraced him with love; Having placed him on his chest, and kissed his head again and again. 50. From the multitude of people, as he watched with his eyes, Streams of tears of joy he continuously shed. 51. Having mounted a charming vehicle together with his son; Filling the ten directions all around with the sound of drums. 52. Having entered the city there, with charming adornments, Showing his son, he entered the royal palace. 53. Having obtained from there chamberlains and good attendants, And many other servants, whose mind was pleased with various qualities, He dwelt happily in his father's presence. In the Mahāvaṃsa, made for the delight and emotional stir of good people. The Journey to Saṅkhatthalipura The Sixty-first Chapter. The Sixty-second Chapter The Journey to Paramaṇḍala 1. Having attained his desired birthplace quickly; With a mind full of resolve, free from evil thoughts. 2. With wisdom like a diamond, and strength, from his teachers; Quickly learning much, of many kinds of crafts. 3. In many Jināgamas, in policies like Koṭilla, In grammar and poetry, with dictionaries and rhetoric. 4. In dance and song, in sciences, in elephant lore and such; In many weapons like bows and swords, and especially in sciences. 5. Having reached the other shore, well-disciplined, he served his royal father; Always with devotion, in accordance with his wishes. 6. Then, the king, whose mind was always pleased by his good conduct and virtues; Like a dear friend, with him. 7. Enjoying various pleasures like garden and water sports; Wandering here and there in his own country. 8. One day, by Saṅkhasenādhipati, who was firmly devoted; Who was strong and victorious, for the protection of his own country's border. 9. Having heard that matter, the commander of the army went to the village; To the strong and powerful one who lived there. 10. Having quickly and well prepared that village with his son; He went forth to meet the king, bowed down, and stood there then. 11. The father and son, both, spoke kind words to him; Having been pleased by him in many ways, they came to that village. 12. There, the king, having spent a few days; Called the commander, and spoke these words. 13. My son is now of an age, fit for the Upanayana ceremony; To perform his Upanayana, prepare the great equipment quickly. 14. Hearing that it should be prepared, that commander of the army; Quickly prepared all the equipment for the auspicious ceremony. 15. With fragrant lamps, flowers, and other things, for three days; Having performed the preliminary rites, greatly, to the Triple Gem. 16. By Brahmins skilled in Vedic rites, the king; Completed that auspicious ceremony, in accordance with his power. a. 17. With Prince Parakkama, he then began; A great spring festival, the minister to play. 18. King Kitti Sirīmegha, who then lived in Rohaṇa; And the death of Sirīvallabha by name, with his brother. 19. And the gaining of the kingdom by Māṇabharaṇa by name, and of the queen; And the obtaining of Mittā, the son of Sirīvallabha. 20. Having heard from messengers arrived from Rohaṇa, of his own brother's; Death, he was seized by a wave of sorrow, most unbearable. 21. By hearing the news of the birth of Mittā's daughter, he dispelled that sorrow; And ceased from the spring festival. 22. Having stopped the general Saṅkha by name, right there; He went with his son to the city named Saṅkhatthali. 23. With Prince Parakkama, living there happily; A year passed for that king. 24. And the queen of King Māṇābharaṇa, Pabhāvatī; Obtained a second son, named Kitti Sirīmegha. 25. Having heard that, "Our lineage, has become great!" Kitti Sirīmegha was then, exceedingly joyful. 26. By the great and unique cause of enjoying the island of Laṅkā, and by his own merit; He was urged by an extraordinary king. 27. That prince then, by his father, and by his dear friends; Was treated with great affection, and much fondling. 28. And by many ministers, with fear and devotion foremost; He was served, but he considered it, not even a blade of grass. 29. This entire island of Laṅkā, adorned by a single canopy; He desired to make it quickly, and he himself thus reflected. 30. Of the hair, the collarbone, the neck bone, the canine teeth, and the bowl; And of the foot-relic, the great Bodhi branch, and of the Teacher. 31. And of the eighty-four thousand, sections of the Dhamma; And of the Fully Enlightened Buddhas, being the constant support. 32. And being the source of many, jewels, pearls, and other things; This great island is esteemed, and most excellent. 33. My three royal fathers, and my maternal uncle also, in every way; Are unable to rule with a single canopy, dividing it. Enjoying just this much, "Our task is done," they thought; Devoid of desire for the anointing Suitable for their lineage. 35. In their own states, They wielded power; Like village headmen, They relied on agriculture and such. 36. Among them, the cloud of fame and glory, My paternal inheritance, having placed it, they; Went according to their karma, The remaining three kings. 37. The supreme life of mortals, Alas, is now very short; Children, youths, and elders, These beings, in due course, 38. Will reach death— This is the rule; Never, in this world, Does an exception exist. 39. Therefore, in this body, Fragile, devoid of essence; Despised by those who see the essence, Having completely abandoned all attachment. 40. In the desirable body of fame, Which lasts forever; By those like us, By princes, respect should be shown. 41. In the Ummagga Jātaka and others, And in various lands, the conduct; Was performed by the Bodhisatta, Relying on heroism and such. 42. In worldly tales Like the Rāmāyaṇa and Mahābhārata; And the valor of Rāma, The slayer of Rāvaṇa. 43. Kings like Duryodhana, Having killed in battle, performed; Valor, and also Of the five sons of Paṇḍu. 44. And in historical tales, In the war of gods and asuras of old; And the wondrous deeds Done by kings like Dussanta. 45. Of him who uprooted That lord of the Nanda dynasty; Having heard the power of intellect Of the excellent brahmin Cārakka. 46. All these in the world, Until today on earth; Even in their absence, Have attained great fame. 47. Well-obtained is their life, Such an extraordinary one; Who are capable of performing Such excellent deeds on earth. 48. Having been born in the warrior lineage, Obstructed by warrior heroes; If I do not do this, My birth will be in vain. 49. Their superior time-condition Is merely that; "Are they superior to me In wisdom and such?" thus thinking. 50. And my father-king is now, Standing in his last age; This paternal kingdom, Having come into my hands... 51. My mind, like a ghost, is fixed on royal fortune, due to my heedlessness. If it does not happen as I wish, great will be my loss indeed. 52. Dwelling here, even wandering in my own domain, I would know the affairs of the foreign land, if I knew them myself. 53. To reveal the weaknesses of the enemies, truly, whether the spies are capable or not, is according to my intention. 54. All the people who are here, before me, speak in many ways of the enemies' strength. 55. By the lords of each country, by the three royal fathers, having united, a great war was waged seven times. 56. How can a difficult kingdom be conquered by you, a mere crow? A small kingdom can be seized by a powerful child. 57. "It is easy to conquer that kingdom, which is fundamental." "This evil thought of yours should be kept far away," they say. 58. As if inserting hot iron rods into my ears, they speak of the greatness of the foreign land in many ways. 59. Of those with evil minds, speaking without knowing the truth, all these words should never be believed. 60. "Going quickly to the foreign land by some means, I myself will ascertain the true state of affairs there," he thought. 61. If my royal father were to know this thought, of me, his noble son, who brings glory to the lineage, 62. "It would be a misfortune for the master's territory if I went," and out of compassion for me, he would prevent my going. 63. My wish will not be fulfilled at all. Therefore, going in disguise is good, he thought. 64. Having found a moment at night on a certain day, that clever prince, knowing such a moment, left the house without his father knowing of his departure. In the Mahāvaṃsa, made for the serene joy and emotion of good people, The chapter called "Going to the Foreign Land" The sixty-second chapter. The sixty-third chapter The Killing of the General 1. As he departed, accompanied by his own weapon, To him, indeed; At that moment, from ahead,