For this is the fruit of exertion. Nor is this to be obtained by greatness only; because even by the small man who exerts-himself immense heavenly bliss may be won.
For this purpose has the proclamation been made:—
"Let small and great exert themselves."
My neighbours, too, should learn this lesson, and may such exertion long endure!
And this purpose will increase—yea, it will increase immensely—at least half as much again will it increase.
And this purpose must be written on the rocks as opportunity offers (vâlata). And measures must be taken to have it engraved upon stone pillars, whereever there are stone pillars in my dominions [lit. "here"].
And according to this text, so far as your jurisdiction extends, you must send it out everywhere.'
By the body of missioners (vyûthena) was the proclamation made—to wit, 256 persons [were] missioners.
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