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## The Twenty-Sixth Chapter
**Verse in Shārdūlavikrīḍita metre:**
The world, purified by the one who destroys impurities, was adorned by the one who was embraced by the morning sun, and who was constantly served by the best of the twice-born. The king of wealth, contemplating the one who was like the Jain Koti, spotless, and always bringing joy to people, attained supreme joy. ||150||
**Thus ends the Twenty-Sixth Chapter of the Triṣaṣṭiśalākāpuruṣacaritra, composed by the venerable Jinaseṇācārya, which describes the exploits of King Bharata's conquest of the directions.**
**Explanation:**
The verse compares the river Ganga to the Jain Koti, a term referring to the supreme spiritual being, the Jina. The river is described as:
* **Embraced by the morning sun:** This refers to the river being bathed in the golden light of dawn.
* **Purified by the one who destroys impurities:** This refers to the river's ability to cleanse the land and purify the water.
* **Constantly served by the best of the twice-born:** This refers to the river being a source of life and sustenance for birds, elephants, and other creatures.
* **Spotless and always bringing joy to people:** This refers to the river's purity and its ability to bring happiness to those who live near it.
The king of wealth, Bharata, is said to have been filled with joy upon seeing the river Ganga, which he saw as a reflection of the Jain Koti. This shows the importance of nature and the spiritual significance that can be found in the natural world.