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In that Padma Purana, the land was adorned with various kinds of trees, so beautiful that even heaven would seem inferior. 10. The conversation of the male and female chakora birds, as clear as human speech, with the mynas, was a wonder in that land. 101.
Then, seated on the jeweled and golden platforms, under the shade of various trees, fragrant with flowers, Srikantha, along with his army, enjoyed the pleasures of the body. 102-103.
Then, amidst the garlands of various flowers, the swans and sarasa birds singing, the clear water filled with fish, the trees showering flowers, the majestic trees with their loud cries of victory, and the beautiful land adorned with various jewels, Srikantha wandered happily. 104-106.
Then, wandering in that forest, resembling the Nandana forest, Srikantha saw many monkeys playing at will. 107.
Seeing this extraordinary creation, he wondered, "These monkeys are born in the animal realm, yet why are they so similar to humans?" 108.
They have a face, hands, feet, and other limbs like humans, and their actions are also similar to humans. 109.
Then, a great desire to play with them arose in Srikantha. Although he was a steady king, he became very eager. 110.
With a surprised mind, he said to the men standing nearby, looking at his face, "Bring these monkeys here quickly." 111.
As soon as he said this, the Vidyadharas brought hundreds of monkeys and stood them near him. All the monkeys were making joyful sounds. 112.
The king, Srikantha, with his good nature, began to play with those monkeys. Sometimes he would dance them by clapping his hands, sometimes he would touch them with his arms, and sometimes... 1. Chakora yugalam. 2. Mahatvisham. 3. -Mivoddatam. 4. Manushakaran. 5. Samutthita. 6. Vadanekshan.