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In the Padma Purana,
Hearing the words of the goddess, Sri Nandivardhana, the king, became filled with pure understanding. ||136||
Distressed by the nature of the world, he took refuge in the pure one, the sage Chandramukha, and at his feet, he renounced all attachments and received the Jain initiation. ||137||
He performed severe austerities, following the scriptural injunctions, and with patience, he accepted whatever alms he received. ||138||
On the peak of the mountain, Durggagiri, the sage Gunanidhi, known for his virtues, performed a four-month retreat, renouncing food. ||139||
Praised by gods and demons, the steadfast sage, having completed his vow, flew through the sky, guided by divine will. ||140||
Then, the virtuous Mridumati, seeking alms, arrived in the city of Alok. He had a vision that encompassed all ages. ||141||
The people of the city, including the king, were overjoyed to see him. Recognizing him as the sage who resided on the mountain peak, they showed him great devotion. ||142||
They offered him various kinds of food, seeking to satisfy him. But, blinded by the allure of taste, he succumbed to the illusion of Maya. ||143||
The people said, "You are the same sage who resided on the mountain peak, and the gods worshipped you." He bowed his head in acknowledgement, but did not deny their words. ||144||
Due to ignorance and pride, he had acquired the seed of suffering, and by indulging in the pleasure of taste, he deceived himself. ||145||
He did not remove the thorn of Maya from his heart before his guru, and thus, he became a recipient of this ultimate suffering. ||146||
Then, Mridumati, after his time, went to the realm of the glorious Abhiraama, a celestial being, where he resided with great splendor. ||147||
Due to the influence of his past actions, he and Abhiraama, both possessing great powers, experienced immense joy in the celestial abode, Trivishtapa. ||148||
Surrounded by celestial beings, they lived in the ocean of bliss, enjoying the fruits of their good deeds. ||149||
Therefore, I take the initiation. You are not worthy of sorrow. ||135||