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23. In the Harivamsha Purana, it is described that he (the Jain ascetic) performed severe penance, which emaciated his body and crushed the lust of the mind. It nourished the ocean of bliss of the Agama-desa (the region of the Agamas) and pleased the first Kalpa (heavenly abode) of the immortals. ||41||
He was adorned with all kinds of ornaments and his form was decorated with all kinds of jewellery. He was immersed in the nectar-like ocean of the happiness of the devas and was established in the essence of various emotions and sentiments. ||42||
Once, in the celestial realm, he came across the group of excellent celestial maidens and, being familiar with his past relationship, he focused his Avadhi-jnana (clairvoyant knowledge) on a particular woman, Vanamala. ||43||
Reflecting on the defeat inflicted on him by King Sumukha earlier, and then opening his Avadhi-cakshu (clairvoyant vision), he beheld the couple of Vidyadharas (celestial beings) engaged in amorous play. ||44||
He contemplated that the wicked Sumukha, who had earlier overpowered him and snatched away his beloved, was now enjoying intimacy with the same woman in this life as well. ||45||
He wondered whether it was worthwhile to use his mighty powers against the mindless Sumukha, who had already been defeated, since doubling the punishment for the enemy may not be justified. ||46||
Filled with anger and determined to take revenge, the radiant deva descended swiftly from the heavens to the earth. ||47||
By chance, he came upon the son of the Khechara (celestial) king, Sumukha's attendant, who was enjoying himself in the Harivarsya region. ||48||