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A Chariot Rathasutta

“What is a chariot known by? “Kiṁsu rathassa paññāṇaṁ, What is fire known by? kiṁsu paññāṇamaggino; What is a nation known by? Kiṁsu raṭṭhassa paññāṇaṁ, What is a woman known by?” kiṁsu paññāṇamitthiyā”ti.

“A chariot is known by a banner. “Dhajo rathassa paññāṇaṁ, Fire is known by smoke. dhūmo paññāṇamaggino; A nation is known by its ruler. Rājā raṭṭhassa paññāṇaṁ, A woman is known by her husband.” bhattā paññāṇamitthiyā”ti.