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The twenty-eighth chapter: Then, crossing many rivers, mountains, countries, and forests, the horse, which could not be stopped even by the mind, went forward. ||79|| Not far from there, he saw a tall, shining palace. Attracted by it, he climbed up a large tree and clung to its branch. ||80|| Descending from the tree, he rested for a while, filled with wonder. Then, walking on foot, he went a short distance. ||81|| He saw a very tall, golden-colored fort, with a gate adorned with the finest jewels. ||82|| He saw many kinds of trees, entwined with creepers, laden with fruits and flowers, and adorned with various birds. ||83|| He also saw palaces, resembling clouds at dusk, situated in a circle, as if they were diligently serving the king of palaces, the royal palace. ||84|| Then, holding his sword in his right hand, he entered the gate, fearless like a lion. ||85|| There, he saw many kinds of flowers blooming everywhere, stairs made of jewels and gold, and pools of water as clear as crystal. ||86|| He also saw large, fragrant mandapas of jasmine, with their leaves swaying and bees humming a sweet melody. ||87|| Then, with his wide, beautiful eyes, he looked through the dense network of Madhavi creepers and saw a beautiful temple, adorned with pearl-like lattices, with windows made of jewels, supported by thousands of golden pillars, filled with various forms, shining like the peak of Mount Meru, and with a foundation as strong as a diamond. ||88-90|| Seeing it, he thought: