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## The Coronation of King Rishabha
**Yoga Shastra, First Light, Verse 10**
The young girl, bereaved of her partner, was like a doe, bewildered and lost. The untimely death of her beloved, like a thunderbolt in the sky, left the other couples stunned and confused. They brought the girl, now alone, to the Nabhikulkar, asking, "What should we do with this girl now?" He suggested, "This girl shall become the wife of Rishabha Kumar." Hearing this, everyone's faces lit up with joy. When the girl accepted, her moon-like face blossomed like the moon, and her eyes opened like lotuses. Knowing that the auspicious deeds of her past life were bearing fruit, they chose an auspicious day for the wedding. The divine family, led by Indra, arrived to celebrate the union. The Devas, in that very moment, created a magnificent pavilion, adorned with golden pillars and jeweled statues, with numerous entrances and exits. The pavilion was so resplendent, draped in white and divine fabrics, that it seemed as if the Milky Way had descended from the sky to witness its beauty. Toranas, made of rows of leaves, were erected in all four directions, resembling bows crafted by Kamadeva. Four jeweled kalashas, filled with the essence of love, were placed in each direction by the Devis, high in the sky. At the entrance of the pavilion, clouds rained down fragrant garments, while the Devis anointed the ground with sandalwood paste, played music, and sang auspicious songs. The celestial maidens echoed their melodies, creating a symphony of joy. Indra Maharaj, along with the auspicious Sumangala and Sunanda, performed the ceremony of the Lord's hand-holding.
After the wedding, Sumangala Devi, blessed by the Devas, gave birth to the couple Bharat and Brahmi. Sunanda Devi, bringing joy to all three realms, gave birth to the mighty Bahubali and the beautiful Sundari. Sumangala Devi then gave birth to forty pairs of strong and valiant men, all of whom surpassed the Devas in their divine forms.
One day, all the couples gathered, raising their hands and calling out to the Nabhikulkar, "Injustice has been done, injustice has been done! Those who commit wrong deeds no longer heed the beautiful principles of Hakaar, Makaar, and Dhikkaar." Hearing this, the Nabhikulkar addressed the couples, "Rishabha will protect you from this injustice. Therefore, follow his commands." At that time, following the Nabhikulkar's instructions, three wise beings instructed the couples, "Only a king can stop those who break the rules. Therefore, he should be seated on a high throne and crowned with water." Hearing the words of the wise beings, the couples, following their instructions, went to the reservoir to collect water in leaf bowls. At that moment, Indra's throne began to move, indicating that the time for the Lord's coronation had arrived. Indra Maharaj arrived and seated the Lord on a throne adorned with jewels, crowning him with a crown and other ornaments. The couples, with folded hands and bowls of pure water, arrived, their hearts as pure as the water they carried. The Lord, crowned and adorned with ornaments, seated on the throne, resembled the sun shining on Mount Meru. His white garments shone like the clouds of autumn in the sky. On either side of him, beautiful, white chamaras, like fresh butter and swans, waved gently.
**The Construction and Description of Vinita Nagari**
Seeing the crowned Lord, the couples were filled with wonder. Thinking that it was not appropriate to pour water on the head of such a magnificent being, they poured the water on the Lord's lotus feet. Seeing this, Indra Maharaj, filled with joy, commanded Kubera to build Vinita Nagari, a city twelve yojanas long and nine yojanas wide. Indra then returned to his abode. Kubera, following the command, built Vinita Nagari, a city adorned with jewels like a crown, invincible on earth, which later became known as Ayodhya.
**The Lord**
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