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'The Light of Asia', subtitled 'The Great Renunciation', is a book by Edwin Arnold, which was published in London in July 1879. The book describes the life and time of Prince Gautama Buddha, who after attaining enlightenment became 'The Buddha', 'The Awakened One'. The book presents his life, character, and philosophy, in a series of verses. It is a free adaptation of the Lalitavistara.
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