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That mountain, described by knowledgeable servants, was extremely difficult to traverse, with a multitude of rocks, filled with various trees, fragrant with the scent of flowers, and teeming with wild animals. ||14|| Bharat ascended this mountain and dismounted his horse, adorned in a humble attire, to seek the darshan of Ativirya Muni. ||15|| The Muni was free from anger and joy, possessed of tranquil senses, a Vibhu, seated on a rock, fearless like a lion. ||16|| He was engaged in severe austerities, absorbed in auspicious meditation, and radiant with the glory of a Shraman. ||17|| Upon seeing the Muni, everyone's eyes widened, their bodies thrilled with joy, and they were filled with utmost wonder, bowing down with folded hands. ||18|| Bharat, dear to the Shramans, performed great worship to the Muni, prostrated at his feet, and with a bowed body, spoke with devotion: "O Lord! You alone are the valiant one, the knower of the ultimate truth, who has embraced this difficult initiation, bestowed by the Jinas. ||19-20|| Such is the endeavor of great souls born into pure lineages, who have understood the essence of the world. ||21|| You have attained the fruit desired by those who reach the human realm, O Sadhu! But we are deeply distressed. ||22|| Forgive any wrong or sinful actions we may have committed towards you. You are fulfilled, worthy of the highest reverence, and we offer our salutations to you. ||23||" Saying this, Bharat offered salutations and circumambulated the great Sadhu, then descended from the mountain, narrating the story to the silent ones. ||24|| He mounted his elephant, accompanied by thousands of his vassals, and set out for Ayodhya, amidst the ocean of wealth. ||25|| Situated amidst a vast army and retinue of vassals, Bharat shone like Jambudvipa amidst other islands. ||26|| Bharat thought with a happy heart: "Where have those dancers gone, who, disregarding their own lives, have pleased me? ||27||