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 I believe, in this whole assembly, there is not even one in whom a doubt lives."

And the Sublime One answered him—

"Out of the fulness of thine own faith hast thou spoken, Ananda. But I know that there is not a doubt in any one. Even he, who was most backward, has been enlightened, and will finally reach the goal."

As he uttered this promise, it assuredly seemed to each one of us as though a powerful hand were opening the Gateway of Eternity to him.

Once again the lips parted that had given to the world the highest—the final—truth.

"Hear then, O disciples! verily, I say unto you, fleeting is all form. Labour and rest not."

These were the Master's last words.