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## Ninth Chapter
**150.** Just as a prince, having obtained a beautiful garland strung with pearls, becomes established in the position of heir to his kingdom, so too, that forest-dwelling being, having obtained a beautiful garland of right faith strung with the thread of Jain principles, became established in the position of heir to the kingdom of liberation.
**151.** That virtuous lady, desiring to attain liberation through union with the pure essence of the male principle, was extremely pleased with the attainment of right faith.
**152.** Having tasted the nectar of right faith, which had never been tasted before, both of them, husband and wife, attained great strength in the destruction of karma and in Jain Dharma.
**153.** The lion, monkey, mongoose, and boar, mentioned earlier, also, having taken refuge at the feet of the Guru, the Muni, attained the nectar of right faith along with the forest-dwelling being and the virtuous lady.
**154.** The two Muni-kings, filled with love for Dharma, repeatedly touched the two couples, who had manifested their desires through signs of joy.
**155.** The forest-dwelling being, with eyes wide open from love born of past lives, was overjoyed at the touch of the Muni's lotus feet.
**156.** Having bowed down, he followed them, hoping to receive their blessings. Then, ready to go to their respective destinations, the two Muni-kings said, "May we see you again, O Arya! Do not forget this right faith." Having said this, the two Muni-kings, who were like celestial beings, disappeared.
**157.** After the two Muni-kings had departed, the forest-dwelling being was filled with anxiety for a moment. Separation from loved ones is indeed a cause of mental distress.
**158.** He repeatedly contemplated the qualities of the Muni-kings, soothing his mind, and for a long time, he pondered the following thoughts, which were conducive to Dharma.
**159.** Oh, what a wonder! The association of virtuous people removes distress from the heart, increases supreme joy, and satisfies the mind's desires.
**160.** The association of virtuous people, even from afar, destroys evil, nourishes excellent qualities, and brings about great good.