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The Seventy-Sixth Chapter
Even though he was obedient, he taught the right path. The earth, enraged, swallowed him, and he went to the seventh hell. ||439||
Then, to gain the trust of the world, the Asura took on the divine form of the kings, Sagra and Vasu, and said, "We both attained heaven through the faith of the Yagna, not by listening to Narada." Saying this, he disappeared. This event caused great sorrow and wonder among the people. Some said that King Sagra had gone to heaven, while others said that he had gone to hell. Thus, arguing among themselves, the minister Vishvambhu went home. ||440-441||
Then, at Prayag, he performed the Rajasuya Yagna. The kings of the great cities, like Mahapur, condemned the foolishness of the people and, with their minds fixed on the path shown by the Supreme Brahman, remained there for a few days. ||442-443||
At this time, the Dharma's boundaries were established by Narada himself. Therefore, everyone praised him greatly and bestowed upon him the city of Giritat. ||444||
The ascetics, seeing the destruction of compassion and Dharma, were very saddened and, understanding the greatness of the Kali Yuga, went to their respective ashrams. ||445||
Then, one day, a Vidyadhara named Dinakara came. Narada, with great love, said to him, "At this time, the mountain is behaving against all living beings. You should stop him." In reply, the Vidyadhara said, "I will surely stop him." Saying this, he summoned the Naga Kumaras, named Gandhara Panchanga, with his knowledge and told them the whole plan of obstructing the Yagna as it should be. The Naga Kumaras also killed the Daityas in the battle and disrupted the Yagna. ||446-447||
Seeing the obstruction of the Yagna, the minister Vishvambhu and the mountain sought refuge. By chance, they saw the Asura Mahakal standing in front of them. Seeing him, they told him all the news of the obstruction of the Yagna. Hearing this, Mahakal said, "This disturbance has been caused by the Naga Kumaras, who have enmity towards us." The knowledge of the Nagas is described in the Vidyavada. It is forbidden to expand them over the Jinavimbas, meaning that their power diminishes where the Jinavimbas are. ||448-451||
Therefore, you both should place beautiful images of the Jina in all four directions and worship them. Then, begin the ritual of the Yagna. ||452||
Thus, Mahakal gave this advice, and they both performed the Yagna accordingly. Again, the king of the birds came, intending to disrupt the Yagna. ||453||