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English version: The Buddha displayed his two eyes and two nostrils, and then extended his tongue, covering the entire space. After covering the space, he retracted his tongue back into his mouth. After retracting it, the Buddha said to Vimalā Upāsikā (Immaculate Laywoman): 'Have you ever seen anyone who lies, speaks with a double tongue, uses harsh language, or engages in frivolous talk, having such a tongue?' At that time, Vimalā Upāsikā, having heard these words, arose from her seat, joined her palms together, and said to the Buddha (Bhagavan, the Blessed One): 'World Honored One (Bhagavan)! I have never seen such a thing. Even those who speak truthfully do not have such a tongue, let alone those who lie. Only the Tathāgata (Thus Gone One), Arhat (Worthy One), Samyak-saṃbuddha (Perfectly Enlightened One), because they have always spoken truthfully since beginningless time, can attain such a tongue.' At that time, Vimalā Upāsikā, knowing that the Buddha spoke truthfully, was freed from doubt and rejoiced in her heart, praising with a verse: 'For countless eons, I have never recalled seeing, Such a supreme Dharma treasure, nor do I recall ever making offerings to it; Today I have seen, Such a lamp of the world, Having seen it thus, I have heard the foremost Dharma.' At that time, the World Honored One replied to Vimalā Upāsikā with a verse: 'Having heard, you have become a saint, This is truly a supreme Dharma treasure, The pure and tranquil Dharma, Allows one to enter the city of Nirvana (Nirvāṇa, liberation).' After the World Honored One spoke, Vimalā Upāsikā was greatly delighted in her heart. The bhikṣus (monks), bhikṣuṇīs (nuns), upāsakas (laymen), upāsikās (laywomen), and all the assembled beings, including devas (gods), humans (humans), asuras (demigods), gandharvas (celestial musicians), and others, having heard the Buddha's teaching, praised, saying: 'Excellent!' This sutra is the cause for devas and humans, and also the path to Nirvana. Practitioners who walk towards devas and humans, also walk towards the gate of Nirvana. The merit of translating this sutra, is universally bestowed upon all beings, May they quickly cultivate the path of causes, and attain the Nirvana of devas and humans. The Sutra of Questions by Vimalā Upāsikā --------------------------------------------------------------------------------