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## The Seven-Year Festival
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Then, Anjana said, "My dear friend, my womb is restless, and I am filled with anxiety. What will happen?" ||305||
Vasantmala replied, "O beautiful one, the time for your delivery has surely arrived. Sit comfortably." ||306||
Then, Vasantmala prepared a bed with soft leaves, and Anjana gave birth to a son, just as the east gives birth to the sun. ||307||
As soon as the son was born, the cave was filled with his radiant energy, dispelling all darkness and making it seem as if it were made of gold. ||308||
Although it was a time for joy, Anjana, remembering both her families, felt a sense of sorrow and wept while holding her son. ||309||
She lamented, "O son, how can I celebrate your birth in this dense forest, a place of fear for humans?" ||310||
"If you had been born in your father's or grandfather's house, there would have been a great celebration, one that would have driven people mad with joy." ||311||
"Seeing your face, like the moon, adorned with beautiful eyes, who in the world would not be filled with wonder?" ||312||
"What can I do? I am unfortunate and deprived of everything. Fate has given me this state of suffering." ||313||
"All beings desire long life above all else. Therefore, my son, my blessing is that you live to the highest state." ||314||
"That I am alive, even in this forest where death is imminent, is a testament to your good karma." ||315||
Hearing this, her friend, who was always helpful, said, "O goddess, you are filled with blessings because you have received such a son." ||316||
"He is seen to be full of auspicious signs, and his beautiful body carries immense wealth." ||317||
"The vines, with their six-petaled flowers and swaying, delicate leaves, are dancing as if celebrating your son's birth." ||318||
"Because of your son's extraordinary energy, all that is auspicious will come to pass, and misfortune will be meaningless." ||319||
1. Gocharam M. | 2. Dainyaprāptā M., J., K., Kh. | 3. Kim mayatasmin M. |
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