Possessing this mark, if he stays at home he becomes a wheel-turning monarch. And what does he obtain as king? He has many sons, over a thousand sons who are valiant and heroic, crushing the armies of his enemies. That’s what he obtains as king. And what does he obtain as Buddha? He has many sons, many thousands of sons who are valiant and heroic, crushing the armies of his enemies. That’s what he obtains as Buddha.” The Buddha spoke this matter.

On this it is said: “In olden days, in past lives, he reunited long-lost and long-separated comrades and family, bringing them together with joy. By means of these deeds he went to heaven, where he enjoyed happiness and merriment. After passing away from there to here, his private parts are sheathed in a foreskin. That sort has many sons, over a thousand descendants, valiant and heroic, devastating foes, a layman’s joy, speaking kindly. But if he lives the renunciate life he has even more sons following his word. As householder or renunciate, that’s the meaning shown by this mark.” The first recitation section is complete.

15–16. Equal Proportions and Touching the Knees