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Indra, mounted on Airavata, with chamaras waving, shaded by a white umbrella, with dancing gods in front, entered the city of Rathnapur. The city was adorned with banners of jewels, and high arches, and the streets were strewn with flowers up to the ankles, and sprinkled with saffron water. The women in the windows looked on with their eyes. He entered the city with great prosperity. He bowed to his parents with folded hands, and they touched his body with trembling hands. Having conquered his enemies, he came to great joy, enjoying the highest pleasures, and devoted to the protection of his subjects. He became famous in the world, and the mountain of Vijay was called heaven.
I will now tell you the origin of the Lokapalas. Listen with your mind focused, O Shrenika.
Soma, the Lokapala, was born from the womb of Aditi, the wife of Makaradhwaja, a Vidyadhara, who had fallen from heaven. He was very radiant. Indra placed him in the east of the city of Dyotisanga, and he enjoyed his time with great prosperity.
Varuna, the Lokapala, was born from the womb of Varuna, the wife of Megha-ratha, a Vidyadhara. Indra placed him in the west of the city of Meghapur. His weapon was the noose, and his enemies were afraid of it from afar.
Kubera, the Lokapala, was born from the womb of Kanakavali, the wife of the great Kisury, a Vidyadhara. He was endowed with great prosperity. Indra placed him in the north of the city of Kanchanapur. He was famous in the world for his wealth, and enjoyed the highest pleasures.
Yama, the Lokapala, was born from the womb of Shri-prabha, the wife of Kala-agni, a Vidyadhara. He was a fierce Rudra-karma, and very powerful. Indra placed him in the south of the city of Kishkun, on the island of Dakshina-udanta. He enjoyed the fruits of his good deeds.