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With unwavering focus, he attained liberation, leaving behind the torment of the hell realm, born from the darkness of ignorance. Shridhar, freed from suffering, ascended to his blissful celestial abode. At that time, Shatamati, the destroyer of sins, emerged from the depths of hell, his time running out, engaged in a cosmic struggle.
On the auspicious Pushkarardha island, adorned with jeweled lotuses, stands the majestic Mount Sumeru, where the graceful deer roam. In its eastern direction, lies the prosperous Videha region, blessed with the flowing waters of the Mangalavati river.
Within this land, lies the opulent city of Ratnasamchay, where the king, Mahidhar, reigns. He appears as if Kamadeva himself, the god of love, has manifested, wielding a bow crafted from sacred bamboo, adorned with a radiant arrow.
His consort, a radiant embodiment of beauty and grace, defies description. Shatamati, having endured the consequences of his past sins and embraced the path of Jainism, was blessed with a son, his face like a full moon, a testament to his accumulated merit. This son, Jayasen, radiated the brilliance of the sun.
As Jayasen reached for his bride's hand in marriage, Shridhardeva arrived, his presence heralding a storm of dust and a tempest of obstacles. The joyous occasion was marred by this unexpected intrusion. Witnessing this, the groom, overwhelmed by a sense of déjà vu, recalled past torments: being crushed by stones, buffeted by harsh winds, shrouded in dust, and consumed by despair.
These memories triggered a profound realization, leading him to the gates of hell, where he sought refuge in the presence of Yamadharashri, vowing to embrace the path of liberation.