The Antiquities of Orissa v2.c16.s3.t2.48

v2.c16.s3.t2.48

[ 54 ] “In this country and not anywhere else is to be seen such a *stūpa* (?) in which are provided proper rules of moral conduct. When one man relieves (his fellow-creature) from the bondage and misery (of sin), it necessarily follows that he himself is released from bondage; but again despairing at the number of human beings in the same state (whom he is unable to relieve) he is much troubled. Thence is this *stūpa* so desirable (as an asylum?); that in the midst of virtuous regulations we may pursue our obedient course!