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The sixth chapter: 'It seemed as if the sky was opening up, as if the heavens were being unveiled, with its towering peaks adorned with a multitude of gems, shining brightly.' (182) 'The constant chanting of the virtuous assembly, the sound of their hymns, seemed like a conversation with the fortunate ones who had arrived.' (183) 'The banners, attached to the peaks, swayed in the wind, adorned with auspicious symbols, as if calling upon the gods.' (184) 'The smoke and incense emanating from the windows seemed to be forming new clouds, as if to offer a gift to heaven.' (185) 'The stars, with their shimmering rays, clinging to the edges of the peaks, created an illusion of a floral offering, as if the gods in the sky were being presented with flowers.' (186)
The temple, adorned with beautiful paintings, was a place of virtuous conduct, filled with the sound of hymns, and thus resembled a great epic poem. (187) With its banners fluttering, bells ringing, and the deep sound of hymns, it stood firm on its strong pillars, like a mighty elephant. (188) The temple, with its sound of chanting and the cries of praise, even in the absence of rain, would excite the peacocks, mistaking the sound for thunder. (189)
The peak, constantly praised by the charanas, seemed to be a mountain of knowledge, like Mount Meru, surrounded by the celestial beings. (190) Just as the beautiful women of the world captivate the hearts of men, so too did the temple, adorned with its colorful paintings, captivate the hearts of all beings. (181)