The chiefs of the Vaisyas( 6) also make their offerings before they attend to their family affairs.

Every day it is so, and there is no remissness in the observance of the custom.

When all the offerings are over, they replace the bone in the vihara, where there is a vimoksha tope,( 7) of the seven precious substances, and rather more than five cubits high, sometimes open, sometimes shut, to contain it.

In front of the door of the vihara, there are parties who every morning sell flowers and incense,( 8) and those who wish to make offerings buy some of all kinds.

The kings of various countries are also constantly sending messengers with offerings.