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The nine treasures, starting with conch, were placed near the gates, signifying the vast influence of the Jina, who transcends the three worlds. ||146|| These treasures, situated outside the gates, seemed to be ignored, as if the Lord Jina, the master of the three worlds, had rejected them, and they were serving him from afar. ||147|| Within the great thoroughfare of the gate, there were two theaters on each side, making a total of four theaters, one for each direction. ||148|| These two theaters were each divided into three sections, symbolizing the three paths to liberation: right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct. ||149|| The theaters were adorned with golden pillars, walls made of sparkling crystal, and roofs adorned with jewels, illuminating the sky. ||150|| In the theaters, celestial nymphs danced, their bodies radiant like pools of light, resembling lightning in their brilliance. ||151|| These celestial nymphs, gathered in the theaters, sang songs of the Jina's victory and performed acts of devotion, offering floral tributes. ||152|| The sound of the veena and the mridanga resonated in the theaters, causing the peacocks to suspect the arrival of the rainy season. ||153|| The two theaters, white like autumn clouds, were adorned with celestial nymphs dancing, their movements resembling flashes of lightning. ||154|| In the theaters, Kinnaras, celestial beings, played melodious veenas, accompanied by beautiful music, captivating the minds of the spectators. ||155|| Beyond the theaters, two incense burners were placed on each side of the streets, their smoke filling the sky like a courtyard. ||156||