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The earth embraced the Adipurana, and he was born with both his arms outstretched. Therefore, the earth dwellers proclaimed him as the universal sovereign. ||142||
His mother, Yashovati, was as radiant as the moon, and his father, Vrishabhadeva, was as bright as the sun. ||143||
His grandparents, Marudevi and Nabhiraj, were overjoyed at his birth, just as the ocean rejoices at the rise of the moon. ||144||
The virtuous women, filled with joy, showered Yashovati with blessings, saying, "May you give birth to hundreds of sons." ||145||
The sound of joy resonated throughout the palace, with countless drums booming like thunder, their deep tones echoing like the clouds. ||146||
Trumpets, kettledrums, cymbals, flutes, sitars, conch shells, bells, and cymbals all played in unison, as if celebrating the joyous occasion. ||147||
Fragrant, blooming flowers, adorned with buzzing bees, fell from the sky, as if showered by the gods. ||148||
A gentle breeze, laden with the pollen of the Kalpavriksha, carried away the dust and brought a refreshing coolness. ||149||
The voices of the gods echoed through the heavens, proclaiming "Victory!" while the goddesses, in their melodious voices, spread the news of his birth, wishing him "Long life!" ||150||
The dancers, who had captivated the Apsaras with their beauty and surpassed the celestial dancers in their skill, began to perform, their movements synchronized with the rhythm of the music. ||151||
The streets of the city, adorned with sandalwood water, seemed to be laughing at the beauty of heaven, as if they were competing with it. ||152||
The city was adorned with arches made of jewels, and the sky was decorated with the beauty of rainbows and lightning vines. ||153||
1. 'Yavo + Avava' is the split. Rajasamapaneta. 2. Devanam. 3. Kriyaviseshanam. 4. Yabhih Nartakihibhih. 5. Shobham.