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The thirteenth chapter of the text describes the abhisheka (consecration) of the Jina (Tirthankara) at his birth. It is a detailed account of the celestial celebration, with many examples of the use of the Natya Veda (the science of drama and dance).
The celestial dancers, using the Natya Veda, performed a dance in honor of the Jina's birth. The music of the Gandharvas (celestial musicians) and the sound of the mridanga (drum) filled the air, along with the deep resonance of the dundubhi (a large drum). The celestial women, adorned with saffron and garlands, danced on the Meru (Mount Meru, the mythical center of the universe), which served as a stage for the Apsaras (celestial nymphs). They danced with grace, using various hand gestures, body movements, and rhythmic steps.
The gods listened attentively to the auspicious chants and engaged in conversations praising the Jina's greatness. The sounds of the Nandi (a musical instrument), trumpets, and other instruments filled the space between the sky and the earth. The echoes of victory cries reverberated, as if the Meru itself was praising the Jina.
The wind, carrying the scent of the celestial beings, gently blew through the nearby forests. The celestial guards, wielding colorful staffs, pushed back the crowds, creating a space for the ceremony. Many people, fearing the guards, stood still like paintings.
After the abhisheka with pure water was completed, Indra (the king of the gods) began the abhisheka with fragrant water. Indra, knowing the proper rituals, performed the abhisheka using fragrant water that attracted bees. The pure stream of fragrant water fell upon the Jina's body, as if ashamed of its own fragrance compared to the Jina's.