Note 8 — The Story of Koṭā

Afterwards the two persons having gone to the chena jungle cut the stick. After having cut it8 the elder brother said, “You lie down9 [for me] to cut the stick to your length.” When he was lying down the elder brother cut off his two feet and two hands. He having cut them, when he was coming away the younger brother said, “If you are going, pick up my book and place it upon my breast.” After having placed it, the elder brother went away10; the younger brother remained saying and saying Bana.