Kālakācāryakathā (MS Add.2377)

Community sangha monastic order

॥ In the expansion of the universe, which takes the form of confusion and duality ॥ 1

॥ Thus ॥ Sprinkled with the nectar of the words of the holy Hero a reference to the Buddha, even if one is unvirtuous, one becomes purified. This is the truth of the teacher Kālakācārya the Teacher Kālaka, who came to Vārāṇasī. 18

Having approached the king, the conqueror of cities 32

Even there, the king like a bridge

This knowledge is pure; those with bodies sanctified by the nectar of grace, and who are vessels of the True Law, are famous in the world. Their form is truly unique.

A vertical rectangular miniature painting is divided into two registers. The top register depicts a seated teacher with a halo, holding a manuscript while facing another figure against a red background. The bottom register depicts a figure riding a horse, suggesting a royal procession from the narrative of the Kalakacarya.