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## Chapter 41
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The Muni Rama, accompanied by his beloved, was engaged in serving the two Munis, his face adorned with the garland of all the scriptures. 28
At that time, unseen drums sounded in the sky, and a fragrant breeze, pleasing to the sense of smell, blew gently. 29
The sweet sound of the Devas, chanting "Sadhu, Sadhu," filled the air, and the sky rained down flowers of five colors. 30
The divine, multi-colored, radiant rain of jewels, filling the sky, was a result of the power of giving alms. 31
Then, in the same forest, a large, heavy vulture perched on the top of a dense, tall tree. 32
Seeing the two Munis, filled with extraordinary qualities, the vulture remembered his many past lives, due to the influence of his karma. He began to think: 33
"In my previous life, though I was wise, I became careless and did not perform the austerities that were appropriate for a human life. Therefore, I, the unwise, am cursed." 34
"Oh, heart, why are you grieving now? I have come to this wretched womb and am immersed in sinful activities. What can I do?" 35
"Driven by those who call themselves friends but are actually wicked enemies, I have always abandoned the jewel of Dharma." 36
"Remembering the great sins I have committed, I am burning now, enveloped in the darkness of delusion, despite hearing the teachings of the Gurus." 37
"There is no use in thinking about this any further. There is no other path for me in this world to end my suffering. 38
"I will seek refuge in these two Munis, who bring happiness to all beings. Through them, I will surely attain the ultimate goal." 39
Thus, overwhelmed by the sorrow of remembering his past lives and filled with joy at the sight of the great Munis, the vulture, with tears in his eyes and a humble demeanor, fluttered his wings and descended from the top of the tree. 40
Even the Nagas and lions fled in terror at the sound of the drums. How could the lowly birds not flee? 41
The Munis were free from the greed that is the food for the mind. 27