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## Harivamsha Purana
The *kutapa* (dancer) was described as being of three types: excellent, mediocre, and inferior, each possessing different qualities. Those who excelled in their art were like the *alatacakra* (a wheel without spokes), performing flawlessly in singing, playing instruments, and dancing. ||13-14||
The dancer, skilled in expressing *rasa* (emotions), *abhinaya* (acting), and *bhava* (feelings), was seen by the prince Vasudeva, seated in his chariot with Gandharvasena. ||15||
Upon seeing each other, the dancer and the prince were instantly bound by their respective *rupa* (form) and *vijnana* (knowledge) like a snare. At that moment, they became both the binder and the bound, entangled in the snare of mutual attraction. ||16||
Witnessing this, Gandharvasena's eyes narrowed in jealousy, for the presence of a rival always causes such a reaction. ||17||
"Staying here longer will be harmful and frightening," she thought. Addressing the charioteer, she said, "O charioteer, quickly drive the chariot away from this place. Even sugar, when consumed excessively, loses its sweetness and becomes unpleasant." ||18-19||
Following her command, the charioteer swiftly drove the chariot towards the Jain temple. After parking the chariot, Vasudeva and Gandharvasena entered the temple, circumambulated it thrice, and performed an abhisheka (ceremonial bath) of the Jina statue with streams of milk, sugarcane juice, ghee, yogurt, and water. This was done in honor of the Jina, who was worshipped by humans, gods, and demons. ||20-21||
Both were experts in the rituals of worship. They offered incense made from sandalwood, fragrant rice, various kinds of exquisite flowers, *kalaguru* (a type of incense), sandalwood-based incense, lamps with bright flames, and flawless offerings to the Jina statue. ||22-23||
After the worship, they prepared for *samayika* (a Jain meditation practice). First, they stood with their feet together, hands clasped in prayer, facing the Jina statue. Then, they began to recite the *iryapatha danda* (a Jain text on conduct) in a soft voice, purifying their conduct through *kayotsarga* (a Jain practice of complete relaxation). ||24||