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[88] [Jivajivaabhigamsutra 194. (E) The Chandra Vimana is lifted from the north by four thousand deva who are horse-shaped. These horses have the following characteristics: they are white, beautiful, auspicious, of excellent lineage, in the prime of their youth with full strength and speed, their hooves are white like the tender buds of the Harimela tree, they are strong, well-built, with excellent features, their gait is graceful, leaping, swift, and agile, they are trained to move according to the three-fold reins (tripadi) - to leap, run, and carry their master. They wear beautiful ornaments that sway as they move, their flanks are well-proportioned, harmonious, and beautiful, they are well-nourished and arouse desire, their bellies are like those of fish and birds, their waists are round, well-proportioned, and beautiful, their hair hangs down from their cheeks in a graceful manner, their features are well-defined and pleasing, their hair is fine, soft, well-groomed, and smooth, their neck hair is soft, bright, well-proportioned, fine, and well-groomed, their foreheads are adorned with beautiful and elegant ornaments that reflect like mirrors, their waists are adorned with ornaments like face masks, fans, and horse-hair whisks, their hooves are made of refined gold, their tongues are made of refined gold, their palates are made of refined gold, and their hooves are well-shod with refined gold. They move willingly, with joy, they are captivating, and beautiful. They are of immeasurable speed, immeasurable strength, vigor, masculinity, and courage. They fill the sky with their loud, sweet, and captivating neighing, and they adorn the directions as they lift the Chandra Vimana towards the north. / 194. (E) The Chandra Vimana and other Vimanas are naturally self-supporting, but these playful devas, who are of many forms, are constantly engaged in carrying them, out of curiosity. -Batti