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**192**
In the **Padmapurana**
Those who are disabled (क्लीब) are indeed very humble; I have shown them forgiveness (क्षमा). Although those ascetics (तापस) were driven out, their nature was as gentle as that of deer (सारङ्ग). Therefore, it was extremely virtuous for me to bear with them, as they resided in the houses of gurus (गुरुगेहेषु). Truly, the forgiveness I granted them has been exceedingly beneficial for me and has resulted in supreme bliss (परमोदया). *[333-334]*
Then, with a harsh voice, Hariṣena said, "Hey, great elephant driver (हस्तिपक), take the elephant away from this place!" *[335]* Acknowledging this, the elephant driver (हस्तिपके) replied, "Indeed! Your audacity (धृष्टता) is immense; you regard the elephant (गज) as a human and consider yourself the elephant!" *[336]* You certainly appear to be near death, as you carry such pride regarding the elephant, or perhaps you are under the influence of some spirit. If you wish well for yourself, leave this place immediately! *[337]*
Then, in a fit of anger, Hariṣena, dancing playfully, laughed loudly, comforted the women (आँगन), and went in front of the elephant. *[338]* After that, like a flash of lightning, he leapt into the sky and mounted the elephant (मतङ्गज), placing his foot on its ear. *[339]* Subsequently, he began to sport (क्रीडितुमारम्भे) playfully with the elephant, at times becoming visible and at times disappearing. He played upon the entire body of the elephant and then descended to the ground, continuing various playful acts with the elephant. *[340]*
Hearing this grand din (कलकलं) through tradition, all the people of the city emerged to witness this wonderful spectacle. *[341]* The great women (महाङ्गनाः) sat in the windows, observing him while the maidens (कन्यास्तत्समागमसंगत) expressed desires to engage with him. *[342]* Through patting (आस्फालनैः), loud reprimands (महाशब्दैः), and repeated shaking of the body, Hariṣena quickly rendered that elephant free from intoxication (निर्मदस्तेन) in just a moment. *[343]*
The king of the city, Sindhu, who was seated on the palace roof, observed this wonder. He was so delighted that he sent his entire entourage to call Hariṣena. *[344]* Then, adorned with colorful trinkets and embellished with various colored paintings, he rode on that elephant in grand splendor.
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