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The one who remembers this hymn of the Adi Purana becomes pure. The one who recites this auspicious text becomes blessed. ||22|| Therefore, a virtuous man, desiring merit, or desiring the supreme glory of Indra, should always recite this hymn. ||226|| Thus, Indra, praising the Lord Vrishabhadeva, the Guru of the movable and immovable worlds, then made this request for a pilgrimage. ||227|| O Lord, the crops of the worthy beings are drying up due to the lack of rain of sin. O Lord, shower them with the nectar of Dharma and be their refuge. ||228|| O Lord of the assembly of worthy beings, adorned with the banner of compassion, this Dharmachakra is ready to accomplish your victory. ||229|| O Lord, after destroying the army of delusion that obstructs the path to liberation, now is the time for you to preach the right path. ||230|| Thus, the words of Indra, as if repeated, appeared before Lord Vrishabhadeva, who had realized all the truths and was eager to go on a pilgrimage. Meaning: At that time, Lord Vrishabhadeva was eager to go on a pilgrimage himself, so Indra's request seemed futile. ||231|| Then, the one who stirs up the three worlds, the Tirthankara, whose chariot is the virtuous nature, the Sun-like Jina, stood ready to grace the worthy beings. ||232|| Adorned with the umbrella of the three worlds, like steps to ascend the palace of liberation, with the white chowries waving like the foam of the ocean of milk, his body resonating with a sweet, deep, steady, and divine sound, shining with a halo that rivals millions of suns, with the deep sound of the drums beaten by the gods resounding near him, the Lord, whose lotus feet are worshipped by the showers of flowers released by the assembly of gods, the Lord who sits on a throne as high as the peak of Mount Meru, with the Ashoka tree, with its shade and fruits,
1. Opportunity. 2. Meaning: lack of rain. Amarakosha: "Vrstivrsat tadvighatave grahavagrahi samau". 3. "As bhuvi" bhava. 4. Udonovahi iti tang, udyukto'bhoot. 5. Utkat. 6. Suratadiyaman.