EXPOSITION OF NIDDA'S AND SUNIDDĀVIMĀNA
The eighth and ninth Vimanas had their origin in Rajagaha.
As regards the matter arising they are to proceed in due order thus: "(Now at that time there was in Rajagaha) a female layfollower named Nidda . . . of the renowned Gotama, (of the One with Vision).
Due to that is such complexion mine ... (Now at that time there was in Rajagaha) a female layfollower named Suniddā).
The rest is exactly the same as already given.
even in the verses there is nothing new
indeed in some books they are omitted on account of the repetition of the text.
For this reason it was said:
"(You who stand) with surpassing complexion . . .
radiates in all directions”.
That devata, her heart delighted . . . of what deed this was the fruit:
"In Rajagaha they knew me2 as Nidda, a layfollower of the renowned Gotama, (of the One with Vision).
Due to that is such complexion mine •…and my complexion radiates in all directions”’
(You who stand) with surpassing complexion ... radiates in all directions"
hat devata, her heart delighted ...
"In Rajagaha they knew me as Sunidda, a layfoilower . . .
of the renowned Gotama, (of the One with Vision).
Due to that is such complexion mine ...
radiates in all directions”.
The Exposition of Nidda's and Sunidda's Vimanas is concluded