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The Thirteenth Chapter
287. Thus praising, the king of the gods, Indra, took him in his lap and raised his hand, indicating his departure to Mount Meru. ||4||
48. The gods, with loud voices, exclaimed, "Victory to you, O Lord! May you prosper and grow!" At that time, such a great clamor arose that all directions were deafened. ||48||
49. Then, chanting victory cries, they rose up into the sky, which was like a courtyard. They stretched out their celestial bows, their rays of light spreading like ornaments. ||49||
50. The Gandharvas began to play music, and the Apsaras danced in front. They raised their eyebrows, which were like flags, and danced in the sky, which was like a stage. ||50||
51. The sky, filled with celestial chariots, shone brightly, like the sun opening its eyes to behold the Lord. ||51||
52. White clouds, with white banners, mingled with black elephants, shining like black clouds with herons. ||52||
53. The great celestial chariots, in their rush, shattered some of the clouds. It is right that those who are dull (like water and fools), and who oppose their superiors, should be destroyed. ||53||
54. Attracted by the fragrance of the intoxicating nectar that flowed from the temples of the celestial elephants, the bees abandoned the forests. It is true that people are fond of novelty; they like new things. ||54||
55. The radiance of the Indra's body eclipsed the sun's brilliance, making it seem as if the sun had gone into hiding, ashamed. ||55||
56. The celestial beings, with their radiant bodies, dispelled the sun's embrace of the directions, for women are the rightful possession of strong men. ||56||
46. Just as jewels continue to grow, so too do your many virtues continue to grow. ||46||
**Meaning:** The radiance of Indra's body surpassed the sun's.
1. Journey. "Prasthanam gamanam gamah" - Amarakosha.
2. Like one with open eyes.
3. Crushed.
4. Destroyed.
5. Dull-minded.
6. Forest delights. "Abhoga: paripurnaata" - Amarakosha.
7. By devotees.
8. Overpowered.
9. Became submerged.
10. Embrace.
11. Releasing.
12. Radiance.