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When the great Lord Vrishabhadeva, as high as Mount Meru, was going on a pilgrimage, the earth, trembling, accepted the imprint of his feet. ||11|| If at that time, Lord Vrishabhadeva had not made an effort to practice austerities with a walking staff, then truly, this earth would have sunk into the netherworld, overwhelmed by the weight of his feet. Meaning: Because Lord Vrishabhadeva walked with a walking staff, he placed his feet lightly, so the earth did not bear a heavy burden. ||12|| After that, while walking, the glorious Lord Vrishabhadeva, as high as a mountain, visited many cities, villages, settlements, forts, and camps. ||13|| Wherever the Lord, who embodied the conduct of the monks, placed his foot, wherever he went, the people there, filled with joy and great excitement, came and bowed to him. ||14|| Some of them said, "O Lord, be pleased and tell us what you need," while others, silently, followed him as he went. ||15|| Others brought precious jewels and placed them before him, saying, "O Lord, be pleased and accept our worship." ||16|| ... Some brought millions of goods and millions of types of vehicles to the Lord, but the Lord had no need for any of them, so he continued his journey silently. ||17|| Some brought garlands, clothes, perfumes, and ornaments with great respect, saying, "O Lord, please wear these." ||18|| Some brought beautiful young women, hoping to marry them to the Lord, but such foolishness is to be condemned. ||19|| Some surrounded the Lord with bathing materials, while others offered food, saying, "O Lord, I offer you this." ||20||