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The third age is nearing its end, and the radiance of the Kalpa trees is fading. The two celestial deities, Chandra and Aditya, are now clearly visible. They are known as Chandra and Aditya.
There are four types of deities: Jyotishi, Bhavanavasi, Vyantara, and Kalpavasis. Beings are born into these realms based on their karmic merit.
Chandra, the cool one, and Surya, the intense one, are visible in the sky due to the nature of time. When Surya sets, Chandra's brilliance increases. The constellations also become visible in the sky.
Knowing this is the nature of time, let go of fear. When Chakshusman, the ruler, spoke these words, the people, relieved of their fear, returned to their usual lives.
After Chakshusman ascended to heaven, Yashavi became the ruler. He was followed by Vipul, Abhichandra, Chandraabha, Marudeva, Prasenajit, and finally, Nabhi.
These fourteen rulers are considered like fathers to the people. They were born from virtuous deeds and are all equal in wisdom.
After the fourteenth ruler, Nabhi, all the Kalpa trees perished except for one. This remaining Kalpa tree stood in the middle of Nabhi's realm, resembling a magnificent palace.
The palace was adorned with pearl garlands, had walls made of gold and jewels, and was embellished with a beautiful garden and a pond. It was truly unique.
Nabhi's heart was captured by Marudevi, a beautiful queen. Just as Rohini, the wife of Chandra, is known as Prachalattaraka (the moving star), Marudevi also had sparkling eyes.
Just as Ganga, the wife of the ocean, is born from the great mountain Himagiri, Marudevi was also...