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This is the Vijayadha mountain, which is adorned with a jeweled fence and a jeweled rampart, and is like a honeycomb of developed trees. It is the foundation of the world, the abode of the Nayarbiluha, and the source of the Ganga river. It is a place where the sun shines brightly, and the air is filled with the fragrance of flowers. The mountain is so high that it reaches the sky, and it is so wide that it stretches for ten yojanas. It is adorned with all kinds of precious stones, and it is the home of many beautiful creatures. The mountain is also the source of many rivers, including the Ganga and the Sindhu. The mountain is a place of great beauty and peace, and it is a place where people can find enlightenment. 11
The women of this world are like the bamboo that supports the stage of the world, or like the foundation of the earth, which is like a cow. They are like the rivers Ganga and Sindhu, which flow through the body of the earth, and they are like the clouds that bring rain to the earth. They are like the trees that provide shade and shelter, and they are like the heavens that are the abode of the gods. They are always in a state of peace and harmony, and they are always ready to help others. The height of the humans in this world is five hundred dhanus. The earth is adorned with precious stones and metals, and it is a place of great beauty and abundance. The people of this world are very knowledgeable and they have a deep understanding of the world. They are also very compassionate and they are always willing to help others. They are the descendants of the Kulajati, and they are very wise and learned. They are able to control their passions and they are always striving to achieve enlightenment. They are able to see the world as it truly is, and they are able to understand the nature of reality. They are able to see the beauty in everything, and they are able to appreciate the wonder of the world. They are able to live in peace and harmony with all beings, and they are able to achieve enlightenment. 12
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