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in the mind of Sûriyābha god. "Indeed ascetic Lord Mahāvira having accepted suitable place of residence and purifying his soul by self control, stays in the sanctuary attached to the Ambsālvana ( park ) situated outside the city Amalkappā in Bharat country in Jambuddiva continent. Oh really it bears great fruits even - in hearing the name and family name of thë prophets of this sort (like Lord Mahāvira), then what to talk of approaching, "paying hômage, asking questions, and waiting upon them? It is really fruitful to hear the best words of even oue religious preceptor then what to talk again of grasping the full meaning and sense ?" Therefore I will go to ascetic Lord Mahāvira pay homage, obeisance, honour, and respect to him. I shall wait upon the holy auspicious, and blessed deity. This will in next incarnation enhance my happiness, prowess, bliss, and lead to a safe path.” Having said so, he medi. tated over it; having meditated, sent for the servile gods; having done so, ordered thus:-:.
(7) “Verily indeed oh beloved of the gods ! blessed ascetic Lord Mahāvira having accepted suitable place of residence and purifying his soul by self control stays in the shrine
