mil.3.7.12 Milindapanha

OceanChapter 7

The king said: ‘There is the expression ocean, Nāgasena. Why is the water called ocean?’

The Elder replied : ‘Because there is just as much salt as water, O king, and just as much water as salt, therefore is it called ocean.’

‘Very good, Nāgasena!’

- Translator: T.W. Rhys Davids

- Editor: Bhikkhu Sujato

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