The History of Bengal (Vol. I: Hindu Period; Vol. II: Muslim Period 1200–1757) v1.c19.s10.28
The History of Bengal (Vol. I: Hindu Period; Vol. II: Muslim Period 1200–1757) v1.c19.s10.28
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The day of Dīpaṅkara’s departure for Tibet was drawing near. It was not, however, possible for him to leave the Vikramaśīla monastery without the permission of his chief, Ratnākara. Once he sought the permission of Ratnākara for leave to accompany Vinayadhara to many places of pilgrimages including Nepal. Ratnākara could, however, discover that Dīpaṅkara cherished an idea of visiting Tibet on that occasion. He eventually agreed to the proposal of Vinayadhara about Dīpaṅkara’s visit to Tibet on condition that the venerable teacher should return to Vikramaśīla within three years. He remarked :