sed away before the Buddha. However, when the verse is correctly translated, there is no conflict. 6. Three of the four duties with regard to the four noble truths. See SN 56:11 and MN 149. 7. Sela, despite his newfound confidence in the Buddha, has not yet abandoned his racism. In AN 4:85, however, the Buddha redefines the brahmanical concept of dark birth in such a way that is based on kamma rather than race. 8. Chandas. This term normally means "meter," but it also means Vedic hymn. See the discussion in The Buddhist Monastic Code, volume II, chapter 8. On the Sṅvitti as the chief Vedic hymn, see Sn 3:4, note 4. 9. See Dhp 387. 10. See Sn 3:6, note 25. See also: SN 4:20 - --> - - - -