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The 27th festival, with its playful antics of the child, filled their hearts with joy. The time passed easily for these two, who were enjoying the best of comforts. || 6 ||
Here, Rukmini was consumed by the fire of grief, like a creeper of lotus in a forest fire, due to the separation from her son. || 12 ||
Wealth without compassion, devoid of character, does not shine. Similarly, a weak mind, unable to discern right from wrong, does not shine. And like a rain-laden cloud, which has already released its water, does not shine, so too, Rukmini does not shine. For, how can a body shine when the life has departed? || 13-64 ||
Similarly, Vasudeva too, was filled with grief due to the separation from his son. For, when a tree and a creeper are together, there is no need for separate thunderbolts to destroy them. || 65 ||
Just as a reservoir is a source of joy for a thirsty man, and a cloud for a peacock, so too, Narada came to bring joy to Vasudeva. || 66 ||
Seeing him, Vasudeva narrated the entire story of the child and said, "By any means, find him, wherever he may be." || 67 ||
Hearing this, Narada said, "Listen, O son of Videha, in the city of Pundarika, I inquired about the child from the Tirthankara, Swayamprabha. From his words, I learned about the child's past life. He is destined for growth, he will have great fortune, and after sixteen years, he will reunite with both of you." Thus, Narada explained to Vasudeva and Rukmini, as he had heard. || 68-70 ||
Just as the birth of the Jina brings immense joy to the celestial beings and the human world, so too, the words of Narada brought immense joy to Rukmini and Vasudeva. || 71 ||
Meanwhile, the virtuous Devadatta (Pradyumna), gradually attained youthful vigor. One day, following his father's command, Pradyumna, with his army, went forth to confront the enemy, Agniraja, and defeated him in battle, rendering him powerless. He then brought him before his father. || 72-73 ||
King Kalasamvara and Queen Kanchanamala, taking the child with them, entered their city, filled with many festivities. They named the child Devadatta, according to the rituals. || 60 ||
The king and queen, whose hearts were filled with joy due to the upbringing and playful antics of the child, and who were constantly experiencing the best of experiences, found their time passing without any deceit. || 61 ||