Then the four great kings got up from their seats, bowed and respectfully circled the Buddha, keeping him on their right side, before vanishing right there. And before the other spirits present vanished, some bowed and respectfully circled the Buddha, keeping him on their right side, some exchanged greetings and polite conversation, some held up their cupped palms toward the Buddha, some announced their name and clan, while some kept silent. The first recitation section is complete.

2. The Second Recitation Section Then, when the night had passed, the Buddha told the mendicants all that had happened, repeating all the verses spoken. Then he added: