The Antiquities of Orissa v2.c16.s3.t2.57

v2.c16.s3.t2.57

“Whomsoever I ascertain to be ...... and this my supreme will is irresistible! On this account is the present *stūpa* ...... and for my loving subjects do I ardently desire to this effect :—that they may be filled with every species of blessing and happiness both as to the things of this world beyond! .... ... may be. Of countless things as yet unknown ....... I ardently desire ....... they may partake! Thus hath said Devanampiya ....... may repose ....... and take pleasure while the removed of affliction is in like manner the chief consequence of true devotion. (?) Devanampiya hath also said :—“fame (consisteth in) this act, to meditate with devotion on my motives, and on my deeds (of virtue) : and to pray for blessings in this world and the world to come. For this purpose do I appoint another [?] *stūpa*—by the which I cause to be respected that which is [above] directed and proclaimed. And my promise is imperishable! However bitter [or hard], it shall be carried into effect by me, and consolation [will accrue to him who obeys ?] by which is exceeding virtue—so be it.