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## The Thirteenth Chapter
A being wandering in the great forest of suffering, attained the human realm in the city of Shikhapad. Born into a poor family, he became known as "Kulavanta" due to his association with a woman. || 55-56 ||
Kulavanta's eyes were always filled with mucus, his nose was flat, and his body was riddled with hundreds of diseases. Despite this, he had no means of sustenance and survived by eating scraps left by others, a consequence of his karmic actions. || 57 ||
His clothes were extremely dirty, misfortune followed him, his entire body was rough, his limbs were torn, and his hair was disheveled. Wherever he went, people harassed him. He could find no peace anywhere. || 58 ||
In his final moments, with a good mind, he renounced food for a moment, practicing non-consumption. Upon leaving his body, he became a celestial being named "Kimpurusha," the son of a celestial woman named "Kshiradhara." || 59 ||
From there, he was reborn in the city of Ratnapura as the son of a couple named Dharani and Gomukha, named "Sahasrabhaga." || 60 ||
There, he attained the highest right faith and practiced the five vows. Upon death, he became a celestial being named "Shukra" in the highest heaven. || 61 ||
From there, he was reborn in the city of Ratnasamchaya in the Mahavideha region, as the son of a minister named "Mani" and his wife "Gunavali," named "Samantvardhana." || 62 ||
Samantvardhana renounced his king and became a practitioner of the great vows. He practiced intense austerities, constantly focused on the truth, endured hardships, attained pure right faith, and conquered his passions. Upon death, he went to the Graiveyak heaven, becoming "Ahamindra" and enjoying its pleasures for a long time. Finally, he was reborn in the city of Rathanupura as "Indra," the king of the celestial beings, born to the queen "Hridayasundari" of the celestial being "Sahasrar." || 63-66 ||
Oh Indra! Though I am filled with knowledge, I was defeated by my enemy. Why are you filled with sorrow, carrying this disrespect for yourself? || 67 ||
Oh foolish one! You sow millet and desire rice in vain. Beings always receive fruits according to their actions. || 68 ||
The actions you performed in the past are the means for your enjoyment. It is not surprising that there is no effect without a cause. || 69 ||