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## Eighth Study: The Great Century
[193 years have passed. Like Anand and others, he also established his eldest son in his place. He entrusted the family and social responsibilities to his eldest son and himself remained engaged in religious worship in the Poshadshala. Revati's sensual attempt to derail the Great Century]
246. Then that Revati, the wife of the Gahapati, intoxicated, staggering, repeatedly throwing her Uttariya-Dupatta or Odhna, came to the Poshadshala where the Shramanopasaka Mahashatak was. Coming, she repeatedly displayed seductive glances, gestures, and expressions that aroused desire and madness, and spoke to the Shramanopasaka Mahashatak: "O Shramanopasaka Mahashatak! You who desire, wish, and are eager for Dharma, Punnya, Heaven, and Moksha! You who are devoted to Dharma! Why are you not enjoying the abundant pleasures of human life with me, Devānupriya? What will you gain from Dharma, Punnya, Heaven, and Moksha? What more will you get from them than what you would get from me?"
247. Then that Shramanopasaka Mahashatak did not pay any attention to the words of Revati, the wife of the Gahapati, nor did he consider them. He remained engaged in Dharma-Dhyana, unmoved and unconcerned.
248. Then that Revati, the wife of the Gahapati, spoke to the Shramanopasaka Mahashatak again and again, saying: "O! I am telling you, and you are doing the same, you are not paying any attention to me, nor are you considering me." He remained unmoved and unconcerned, engaged in Dharma-Dhyana.
249. Then that Revati, the wife of the Gahapati, unheeded and unconsidered by the Shramanopasaka Mahashatak, went back in the same direction from which she had come.