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Shri Abhinandan Swami
At Mangalavati continent of eastern Jambudweep, in beautiful town named Ratnasanchayā, mighty King Mahabal was ruling.
For many years meritorious king judicially ruled and at last pursued initiation under Acharyabhagwant Vimalsuri. He did Vishasthānak penance and constituted Tirthankar Namkarma. After completing life he reborn as Mahardhik deity in heaven named Anuttar plane.
After completing life of thirty three sagaropam in next birth he came to the womb of queen Siddhartha on fourth day of bright half of Shravan month, in Abhijit constellation. Queen Siddhartha was the wife of King Sanvar, ruling over Ayodhyā. City Ayodhya was regarded as heart of Jambudweep. Their lineage was 'Ikshwāku Vansh'.
After the pregnancy of nine months, seven and half days, in Abhijit constellation, on second day of bright half of Magh month she gave birth to golden coloured baby boy having blot of monkey. 56 Dikkumāris and 64 Indras celebrated amazing birth ceremony as per their convention.
King Sanvar also enthusiastically celebrated birth ceremony in Ayodhya. When God was in embryo the atmosphere of the whole town was delightful and hence, God was accordingly baptized as
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