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In the Padma Purana,
When these troubles did not shake their mind, then the Muni's knowledge of Kevala arose. || 117 ||
Then, with their minds filled with the glory of Kevala-Sam-bhooti, Indra and all the other gods and demons came, led by Sunashi. || 118 ||
With elephants, lions, horses, camels, donkeys, large tigers, eight-legged creatures, Samaras, birds, airplanes, chariots, bulls, and other beautiful vehicles, they covered the sky and all came towards Ayodhya. Their hair, clothes, and banners were fluttering in the wind, and their crowns, earrings, and necklaces shone brightly in the sky. || 118-121 ||
The gods, surrounded by groups of Apsaras, descended happily, looking down at the earth. || 122 ||
Seeing Sita's story, the god named Meshaketu said to Indra, "O Indra, look at this very difficult task." || 123 ||
"O Lord, this Sita is being afflicted by something that even the gods find difficult to touch and which causes great fear. How is this happening to her?" || 124 ||
"How can this affliction come upon this Shravaka, who is virtuous and has a very pure heart?" || 125 ||
Then Akhandala said, "I am going to worship the all-adorned Kevali. You do whatever is necessary here." || 126 ||
Saying this, Indra went towards the Mahendrodya garden, and Meshaketu went to Sita's place. || 127 ||
There, in the sky, he stood on the top of his airplane, shining brightly in all directions, like the peak of Mount Meru. || 128 ||
The Arya-Giti Chanda says,
"The sun-like, radiant Meshaketu, standing on the top of his airplane, saw Rama, who was pleasing to all." || 126 ||
Thus ends the 104th chapter of the Padma Purana, narrated by the Acharya Sri Ravishena, which describes the arrival of the gods at the Kevala-Jnana festival of the all-adorned Kevali. || 104 ||
1. The text "samudyotayate disham" is not found in this book. It is not found in other books either.
2. The previous four books do not have the 126th verse.