The Deer Named Lucky Spot: a past life story1. Lakkhaṇamigajātaka
The virtuous ones prosper,“Hoti sīlavataṁ attho,who live extending protection.paṭisanthāravuttinaṁ;See Lucky Spot coming,Lakkhaṇaṁ passa āyantaṁ,surrounded by their family circle;ñātisaṅghapurakkhataṁ;then see this Black Mark,Atha passasimaṁ kāḷaṁ,bereft of family.suvihīnaṁva ñātibhī”ti.
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