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Mahapuraanam
Having come here from heaven, Jaydhaama, the former, became Vasupaala here. Jaybhaamaa was also born. || 224 || From Jayavati, the beautiful, Jayaseena was born. Pippali, Jayadatta, became Madanavati. || 225 || Vidyuudvegaa, skilled in all arts, was born as Vaishravanadatta. Saagaradatta, having come from heaven, became Sukhavati. || 226 || At that time, Saagaradatta, named, came from the heavenly realm. His son, Harivara, was born, beloved of Pururavas. || 227 || Samudradatta, the renowned, was born of Jvalanavega. His son, Dhoomvegaa, was known for his prowess, acquired through learning. || 228 || Vaishravanadatta, too, became Ashanivega here. He was the best, beloved of all, and became known as Shripala. || 229 || Having rejected your son-in-law, you were separated from your kin. At that time, those who were your enemies in that life, are your enemies in this life too. || 230 || At that time, your beloved wives were born here, very dear to you. Because of your non-violence, you had a reunion with your relatives. || 231 || As a result of your penance, you became the Chakravarti of the entire world. By renouncing all attachments, you will quickly attain liberation. || 232 || Hearing the words of the Tirthankara, Gunapala, all of them, out of wonder, ceased their mutual enmity. || 233 ||
Thereafter, the virtuous Shripala, having always followed behind, resolved his mind to destroy birth, disease, old age, and death, and drank the nectar of Dharma. || 234 || He thought, "This Chakravarti's empire is like the life of a potter, for just as a potter, by turning his wheel, makes a living from pots and other vessels made of clay,
1 Tatkaalabhava. 2 Shripala's chief queen. 3 Pippali Lo, Po, I, A, Sa. 4 Complete art.
5 Pururavas, the name of the Vidhyadhara. 6 By rejecting his nephew. 7 At that time. Non-violence. 8 Your sister's child. 9 Reunion with relatives. 10 Continuously following. 11 Drank. Dhet, to drink. 12 Ate. 13 Wheel jewel, potter's wheel. 14 Produce of the field. Produce of clay.