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In the Harivamsha Purana, having adorned the Jina with ornaments that are difficult to obtain even in death, the king of the gods, Indra, placed the ambrosia-like main food in the right thumb of the Jina for protection. He appointed the young gods, who were of the same age as the Jina, for play. He instructed Kubera, who was free from negligence, to make all arrangements suitable for the welfare of the Jina, taking into account the Jina's state, time, and season. Having firmly conveyed this instruction, Indra inquired from the Jina's parents and, having received their permission, considered himself to have fulfilled his duty. He then departed with all the Indra-like gods of the four directions, just as he had arrived. Indra's journey was successful.
After completing their respective tasks, the Dik Kumaris, the daughters of the directions, approached the Arya Putri, the mother Shiva, along with the Jina child, and paid their respects. Filled with great joy, they illuminated the ten directions with the radiance of their bodies and departed to their respective places. Meanwhile, the Nemijina, the moon-like Jina, who delighted the entire world with his rays of virtue, was growing day by day, adorned with Lakshmi, even though he was a child, he engaged in activities befitting an elder. He was nurtured by his family and the gods.
Gautama Swami says that this hymn is related to the birth and coronation of Nemijina, whose extraordinary influence pervades the three worlds. He is the remover of sin, the guide to the path of virtue, the essence of the world, the one who is close to liberation, the source of joy for the noble beings, the destroyer of negligence, the giver of dharma. His name is heard with great joy, remembered, and chanted. This hymn, which is read, heard, and constantly contemplated, bestows the wealth of right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct in this world. It provides mental and physical happiness, peace, nourishment, satisfaction, and
1. Main m. 2. Kriyollalito g.