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## Chapter 138 of the Padma Purana
138
Padma Purana
Then, that compassionate Yakshini named Sumaya spoke to the Brahmin, saying, "You have done a great act of daring." ||72|| How did you come near this city? If the fierce guards had seen you, you would surely have perished. ||73|| Even the gods find it difficult to enter the three gates of this city, for they are always guarded by fierce protectors, with faces like lions, elephants, and tigers, who are strong, valiant, and have strict control. Those who are frightened by these guards undoubtedly meet death. ||74-75|| Besides these, you see that eastern gate and the white buildings nearby, which are as radiant as the wings of a heron, adorned with jeweled arches and rows of various flags. These are the Jain temples where the Arhats, worthy of worship by the Indras, are enshrined. The man who performs Samayika and recites the praise of these Arhats with devotion, saying, "Namo Arhat Siddha Nisvanama," i.e., "Salutations to the Arhats and the Siddhas," and who, guided by the teachings of his Guru, has attained right faith, is the one who enters that eastern gate. On the other hand, the one who does not bow down to the images is killed. ||76-79|| The one who is a follower of the Anuvrata and adorned with good qualities and character, is pleased by Rama with the desired object. ||80||
Hearing her words, which were like nectar, the Brahmin was filled with great joy, having found a way to gain wealth. ||81|| He bowed to her, praised her repeatedly, and his whole body trembled with excitement, his heart filled with wonder. ||82|| He went to the Muni, who was a hero in the practice of his vows, bowed down with folded hands, and asked him about the practices of those who follow the Anuvrata. ||83|| Then, the wise Brahmin, instructed by the Muni, accepted the householder's dharma and listened to the nature of the Anuyogas. ||84|| At first, he was driven by greed for wealth and wanted to listen to dharma, but now he had attained the desire to embrace true dharma. ||85|| Having understood dharma from the Muni, the Brahmin said with a happy heart, "Master, your teachings have opened my eyes today." ||86||