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## Eleventh Chapter
265
Even though we have empty hands, we have come to see you. It is not right to come without anything. ||344||
The gods worshipped the Jina with golden lotuses. How can we, ordinary people, not worship him with flowers from trees? ||345||
People from various regions and powerful Samantas worshipped him. He, in turn, honored them with kind words. ||346||
Seeing the beautiful earth, adorned with various jewels, like his own beloved, he felt immense joy. ||347||
Wherever he went, due to his path, the land became abundant with unplanted, self-growing crops. ||348||
The people of that land, bearing the burden of the earth, showered his pure fame with the water of their affection. ||349||
The farmers said, "We are blessed, for the son of Ratna Shrava has come to this land." ||350||
"Until now, we farmers were rough, wearing tattered clothes, with rough hands and feet, experiencing pain. We spent our time in misery, never tasting happiness. But now, due to the influence of this great being, we are prosperous in every way." ||351-352||
The lands where this benevolent Ravana wanders are blessed with virtue and adorned with wealth. ||353||
"What use are brothers who cannot alleviate suffering? This Ravana is the elder brother of all beings." ||354||
Thus, increasing the affection of the people through his virtues, Ravana made the winter and summer seasons pleasant for them. ||355||
Even inanimate objects, let alone sentient beings, became beneficial to people, as if they were afraid of Ravana. ||356||
As he continued his journey, the rainy season arrived, as if it had come to welcome Ravana with joy. ||357||
Clouds, adorned with lightning bolts, thundered like mountains, creating a deep, resonant sound. ||358||