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He who is deeply engrossed in the Jain teachings while performing *Vyayavritti* cannot be stopped by the gods, let alone by ordinary beings. ||56||
This is how the great sage Nandiṣeṇa is praised by the gods, and they all praised him and bowed to him. ||157||
To test the patience of the sage, a god disguised as a sage approached Nandiṣeṇa and said, ||158||
"O Nandiṣeṇa, you who take great joy in *Vyayavritti*, listen! My body is afflicted with illness, so please give me some medicine." ||159||
Upon hearing this, Nandiṣeṇa, with unwavering compassion, said, "I will give you medicine, O sage, but tell me, what food do you desire?" ||160||
The god in the guise of a sage said, "Rice from the eastern country, fragrant and auspicious, lentil soup from the Pañcāla country, clarified butter from the cows of the western country, sweet milk from the cows of the Kalinga country, and various other dishes. If I could get these, it would be good, for my faith lies in these things." Having said this, Nandiṣeṇa, with great faith, said, "I will bring it now," and went to get the food. ||161-163||
Even though he desired things from different countries, his mind was not troubled. He went to the grazing grounds, brought all the food quickly, and gave it to the fake sage. ||164||
The fake sage consumed the food and drink, but at night, his entire body became soiled with internal impurities. Nandiṣeṇa, without any hesitation, washed him with his own hands. ||165||
Seeing Nandiṣeṇa's unwavering enthusiasm and his dedication to *Vyayavritti*, the god in the divine form said, "O sage, just as Indra praised you in the assembly of gods, I see that you are dedicated to *Vyayavritti* in the world." ||166-167||
"Oh, your power, your patience, your ability to overcome adversity, and your unwavering devotion to the teachings are all amazing. You are a great sage." ||168||
If other wise people also have this same understanding of *Vyayavritti* in the three periods of time while they are practicing austerities, then their devotion to the teachings... ||169||