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## The Triṣaṣṭititamaṁ Parva
The Ardhacakri-Narayana, adorned with six segments, sat upon a throne, his body radiating an aura of infinite power. He was as resplendent as a fully adorned Chakravarti. ||1||
Similarly, the Aparajita, the lord of jewels and other treasures, had attained the position of Balabhadra and was growing in power every day. ||2||
Time passed for these two brothers, their love for each other, born in previous lives, ever-increasing, and their enjoyment of unfettered, supreme happiness, uninterrupted. ||3||
From the victory of Halesha, a daughter named Sumati was born. She delighted everyone, like the moonlight of the waxing moon. ||4||
She grew day by day, her virtues increasing, and she brought joy to her parents, fulfilling their desire for a daughter who would be the beloved of the earth. ||5||
One day, King Aparajita gave food and alms to a Carana named Damvara, a sage with great powers, and received five wonders. At that time, he saw his daughter and thought, "She is not only adorned with beauty, but also with youth. Now, she seeks the shelter of the god of time, and is ready for marriage." ||6-7||
Thinking thus, the two brothers announced the Swayamvara, and built a hall for the event, inviting all the best men. ||8||
They placed their daughter on a chariot and sent her to the Swayamvara hall, while they themselves sat there. After some time, a goddess arrived in a celestial chariot, and said to Sumati, "Do you remember, daughter, that we were both celestial beings? We made a vow then, that the one who would be born first on earth would guide the other. I am here to tell you about your past lives and your connection to this one. Listen with a steady mind." ||9-11||
"In the city of Nandana, in the land of Bharata, on the eastern half of the Pushkara island, there reigned a king named Amitavikrama, renowned for his strength and prowess. His queen, Anandamati, gave birth to you and me. We were both blessed with immense wealth and prosperity, and we were both loved by the lord of Nandana, who resides on the Siddhakūta mountain." ||12-13||