8.
The Chapter on Varuṇa
71.
The Birth Story of Varuṇa
71.
Like the breaker of varuṇa wood, he afterwards feels remorse."
The Birth Story of Varuṇa, the first.
72.
The Birth Story of the Virtuous Elephant
72.
Even if one were to give him the whole earth, one would indeed not please him.
The Birth Story of the Virtuous Elephant, the second.
73.
The Birth Story of Truth Indeed
73.
A piece of wood rescued is better, but not indeed some men."
The Birth Story of Truth Indeed, the third.
74.
The Birth Story of the Nature of Trees
74.
The wind carries away one standing alone, even a great lord of the forest.
The Birth Story of the Nature of Trees, the fourth.
75.
The Fish Birth Story
75.
Afflict the crow with sorrow, and release me from sorrow.
The Birth Story of the Fish, the fifth.
76.
The Birth Story of the Unsuspected
76.
Having ascended the straight path, through friendliness and compassion.
The Birth Story of the Unsuspected, the sixth.
77.
The Birth Story of the Great Dream
77.
A pond and unripe sandalwood, gourds sink and stones float.
Trembling wolves are in fear of goats, perversion exists, there is no sense here.
The Birth Story of the Great Dream, the seventh.
78.
The Birth Story of Illisa
78.
Boils have arisen on both, I do not see Illisa.
The Birth Story of Illisa, the eighth.
79.
The Birth Story of the Rough Voice
79.
Then came the son to her whose son was destroyed, beating a harsh-sounding drum.
The Birth Story of the Rough Voice, the ninth.
80.
The Birth Story of Bhīmasena
80.
Both do not agree, O Bhīmasena, your talk of battle and this your distress.
The Birth Story of Bhīmasena, the tenth.
The Chapter on Varuṇa, the eighth.
Its summary:
With Compassion, Stone-Raft, Illisa, again with Drum and Putrid Stream - ten.