2/15 Buddha was on the middle flight, the steps of which were composed of the seven precious substances. The king of Brahma-loka( 9) also made a flight of silver steps appear on the right side, (where he was seen) attending with a white chowry in his hand. An innumerable multitude of the devas followed Buddha in his descent. When he was come down, the three flights all disappeared in the ground, excepting seven steps, which continued to be visible. Afterwards king Asoka, wishing to know where their ends rested, sent men to dig and see. |