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The Eighth Chapter
187. He was happy, situated in the midst of the Mahapadma Khanda, the inner palace. His movement was unimpeded, adorned with gestures of his own making. ||26||
262. With his hands holding a bow, trident, sword, spear, and noose, he was followed by servants who had performed wondrous deeds. ||262||
263. He was surrounded by vassals who had destroyed the armies of his enemies, who stood in a circular formation, whose minds were inclined towards virtue, and who were adorned with great splendor. ||263||
264. He was fanned by beautiful chamaras held by the hands of the best Vidyaadharis, his body smeared with sandalwood paste and other fragrant substances. ||264||
265. He was adorned with a magnificent umbrella, shining like the moon, as if he were adorned by the glory born from the defeat of his enemies. ||265||
266. He possessed a radiant brilliance like the sun, and was receiving the fruits of his virtuous deeds. He was equal in glory to Indra, and was proceeding towards the southern ocean. ||266||
267. Kumbhakarna, mounted on an elephant, and Vibhishana, mounted on a chariot, both filled with pride and splendor, followed him. ||267||
268. The great demon Maya, along with his brothers and vassals, also followed him, riding in chariots drawn by lions, tigers, and other animals. ||268||
269. Maricha, Ambaravidyut, Vana, Vajrodara, Budha, Vajraksha, Kruranakra, Saran, and Sunaya, the ministers of King Maya, and other celestial kings adorned with great splendor, followed him. ||269-270||
271. Having subdued the entire southern region, he then proceeded towards other directions, observing the earth with its forests, mountains, and oceans. ||271||
272. Then, one day, Dashaanan, whose body was bent in humility, ascended high into the sky and asked his grandfather, Sumali, in astonishment, "O venerable one! There is no lake on the peak of this mountain, but a forest of lotuses is flourishing. Look at this great wonder!" ||272-273||
274. "O master! How is it that these large, colorful clouds are standing still on the earth here?" ||274||