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इस तरह सजकर राजा श्रेणिक स्नानागार से बाहर निकले। जैसे बादलों से चन्द्रमा निकलकर ग्रह, नक्षत्र और तारों के बीच शोभित होता है, वैसे ही राजा श्रेणिक स्नानागार से निकल अनेक गणनायकों, दण्डनायकों, युवराजों, पट्टधारियों (राज्य सम्मान प्राप्त व्यक्ति), जमींदारों, चौधरियों, मन्त्रियों, महामन्त्रियों, ज्योतिषियों, द्वारपालों, आमात्यों, दासों, पीठमर्दकों, प्रतिष्ठित नागरिकों, व्यापारियों, श्रेष्ठियों, सेनापतियों, सार्थवाहों, दूतों, सन्धिपालों आदि के बीच शोभित होने लगे। फिर वे बाहरी सभा मण्डप में आए और पूर्व दिशा की ओर मुख कर सिंहासन पर बैठ गए।
He then went into the bathroom where there was a bath chamber with a floor inlaid with gemstones and a ceiling decorated with a hanging net and laces made of pearls. King Shrenik made himself comfortable on a gem studded stool and took his bath with pure, clean, warm, and perfumed water. He made this bath all the more enjoyable by playful activities.
After this cleansing and refreshing bath he rubbed his body dry with a flossy, soft, and perfumed towel. He then got his body anointed with a creamy paste made fragrant with sandal wood and Goshirsha.
His whole body was then adorned with auspicious garlands. Gem studded golden necklaces like Haar, Ardhahaar, Trishar-haar, Kantha, etc., adorned his neck and chest. A girdle with dangling chains was on his waist; gem studded armlets and bracelets on his arms; glittering golden rings on his fingers; shiny earrings dangled near his face; and a radiant crown was placed on his head.
All these glittering ornaments added a radiance to the graceful presence of King Shrenik. The king flung an exquisite long shawl over his shoulders, under this was a gorgeous upper garment made by expert artisans using gems, brocade, and other costly, shiny and elegant materials. It was also strong and protective. It is hard to describe his grace and elegance in words. It was as if King Shrenik looked like the wish-fulfilling tree (Kalpavriksha).
Attendants held over his head a regal parasol from which garlands of Korant flowers dangled. Other attendants fanned him with best quality white whisks (Chamar). The moment he appeared on the threshold, people greeted him with hails of victory.
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