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In the midst of the twenty-two volumes of the scriptures, nine stupas stood tall, made of padmaraga gems, reaching high, surpassing the sky. ||23|| They were adorned with images of Siddhas and Arhants, reflecting their glory, as if the love of the people had taken the form of the stupas. ||26|| They were as magnificent as Mount Meru, adorned with celestial beings, just as Mount Meru is worshipped by the Vidyadharas. ||15|| These stupas, towering and worshipped by Siddhas and Charanas, were like the nine Kevala Jnanas, embodying the essence of the teachings. ||26|| Between the stupas, garlands of precious gems adorned the sky-like courtyard, resembling the rainbow in their beauty. ||267|| They were adorned with umbrellas, flags, and auspicious offerings, making them as joyous as kings, who are also adorned with umbrellas, flags, and auspicious offerings, bringing joy to their people. ||268|| There, the Jainas worshipped the images of the Jinas, offering them abhisheka, praise, and worship, and circumambulating them with great joy. ||269|| The earth, surrounded by rows of stupas and houses, was surpassed by a crystal-like enclosure, as if the sky itself had become the enclosure. ||270|| Or, due to the purity of its essence (parinama) and its service to the Jinas, the enclosure was as beautiful as a Bhanajiva, for a Bhanajiva also possesses pure essence (bhavas) and serves the Jinas. Moreover, this enclosure was as tall (superior in quality) and well-rounded (perfect) as a Bhanajiva. ||271||
The people were worshipping the Lord through dance and other activities. ||262||