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## The Sixteenth Chapter
The people performed their respective duties as befitting their nature, without any mixture. Their marriages, caste relations, and conduct were all in accordance with the teachings of Lord Ādināth. || 187 ||
All the righteous means of livelihood in the world, free from sin, were practiced with the consent of Lord Vṛṣabhadev. Indeed, the eternal Brahma is Lord Vṛṣabhadev. || 188 ||
Since the primordial Brahma, Lord Vṛṣabhadev, initiated this karma-yuga, the knowers of the Purāṇas call it the Kṛta-yuga. || 189 ||
On the first day of the dark fortnight of the month of Āṣāḍha, the accomplished Lord Vṛṣabhadev initiated the Kṛta-yuga and attained the position of Prajāpati (Lord of beings). || 190 ||
When a considerable amount of time had passed, and the people, through the practice of the six karmas, had attained a state of well-being and were worthy of being liberated, the gods, with great speed, came to perform the coronation of their king. || 191-192 ||
The gods, filled with reverence, performed the coronation with divine water. What more need be said? || 193 ||
However, some further description is given, even though it is well-known, because ordinary people often do not know even the most obvious things. || 194 ||
At that time, the entire world was filled with joy. The gods of heaven, with Indra at their head, descended from heaven and came to Ayodhyāpuri. || 195 ||
Ayodhyāpuri was beautifully decorated. The entire sky was filled with flags hoisted on the front of the houses. || 196 ||
At that time, great drums of joy were being played in the royal palace, the women were singing auspicious songs, and the celestial nymphs were dancing. || 197 ||
The celestial attendants, along with the auspicious signs, were proclaiming the valor of the Lord, and the gods, filled with joy, were shouting "Victory! Long live!" || 198 ||