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Padmapurana
Is this the abode of the Nagendra, risen from the netherworld? Or is it the abode of Indra, stolen by the Daityas? Or is it the abode of the Nagendra, risen from the netherworld, whose parts were broken by the rays of the sun for some reason? ||12||
Oh, how much I have been benefited by that good horse! I have never seen such a beautiful temple before. ||13||
Thinking thus, King Janaka entered that beautiful temple and saw the Jina. ||14||
The Jina was as white as the flame of a fire, his face was like the full moon, he was seated on a lotus seat, he was very tall, he was wearing a crown of matted hair, he was adorned with eight auspicious signs, he was worshipped with golden lotuses, his radiance was enhanced by various jewels, and he was seated on a high throne. ||15-16||
Then, King Janaka, whose body was trembling with excitement, folded his hands and bowed his head, and with great devotion, he prostrated himself before the Jina. His devotion was so great that he fainted. ||17||
After regaining consciousness, he offered a beautiful and well-composed praise. Then, he sat down, filled with wonder. ||18||
Meanwhile, the Vidyaadhara named Chapalavega, who had taken the form of a horse and abducted Janaka, was very happy at his success. He quickly gathered all his magic and, becoming a sword-wielding Vidyaadhara, reached the city of Rathnapur. ||19||
He bowed to his master and said, "King Janaka has been brought here and has been lodged in the Jina temple, which is surrounded by a beautiful forest." ||20||
Hearing of Janaka's arrival, Chandragati was overjoyed. Then, Chandragati, who was generous and had many vehicles, along with his close associates, went to the Jina temple, riding in a chariot called Manora, carrying the best of offerings. ||21-22||
Seeing that great and brilliant army, with its loud trumpets and conch shells, Janaka was somewhat frightened. ||23||
Then, he saw among those men, vehicles of various kinds, such as lions, elephants, tigers, snakes, and swans. ||24||