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On Yuan Chwang's Travels in India, 629–645 A.D. v2.c20.37

On Yuan Chwang's Travels in India, 629–645 A.D. v2.c20.37

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v2.c20.37

Our pilgrim next goes to tell that outside the north gate of the [old] capital was a tope to commemorate the following event. Devadatta and Ajātaśatru having become friends let loose the intoxicated elephant Wealth-guarding in the desire of killing Ju-lai, but the latter from the tips of his fingers produced five lions, whereupon the elephant became gentle, and went away.