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A Chariot Rathasutta

ā€œWhat is a chariot known by? ā€œKiṁsu rathassa paññāṇaṁ, What is fire known by? kiṁsu paññāṇamaggino; What is a nation known by? Kiṁsu raį¹­į¹­hassa paññāṇaṁ, What is a woman known by?ā€ kiṁsu paññāṇamitthiyÄā€ti.

ā€œA chariot is known by a banner. ā€œDhajo rathassa paññāṇaṁ, Fire is known by smoke. dhÅ«mo paññāṇamaggino; A nation is known by its ruler. Rājā raį¹­į¹­hassa paññāṇaṁ, A woman is known by her husband.ā€ bhattā paññāṇamitthiyÄā€ti.