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The two Kuru princes, who had been praised by many and were being watched by the citizens with great joy, entered the city, which was adorned with beautiful decorations, as if it had taken on a new form. ||114-120||
Then, having completed his fast, the Lord Vrishabhadeva went to the forest. ||121||
"Oh, what a great blessing! Such a blessing! And that kind of blessing!" The whole world was filled with the fame of Prince Shreyans, and rightly so, because the best kind of charity is that which brings fame. ||122||
The practice of giving charity began at that time, and Prince Shreyans was the first to understand the method of giving charity. The kings like Bharat were amazed by this method of giving charity. ||123||
King Bharat was wondering how this silent Lord had understood the intention of the Lord. ||124||
The gods were also amazed by him. They had great faith in Shreyans, and they all came together and worshipped him with great respect. ||125||
Then, King Bharat asked Prince Shreyans respectfully, "Oh, great giver of charity, tell me how you understood the Lord's intention." ||126||
"Who can understand this kind of charity, which has never been seen before in this world? Oh, Kuru king, today you have become as worthy of worship as the Lord himself." ||127||
"Oh, Prince Shreyans, you are a practitioner of the path of charity, and you are a great benefactor. Therefore, I am asking you this, tell me the truth." ||128||
Thus, asked by King Bharat, Prince Shreyans replied, as if spreading moonlight from the group of his teeth in the middle, ||129||
"Just as a sick person is happy to find a good medicine to cure his illness, or a thirsty person is happy to find a pond full of clean water and lotuses, ||130||
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