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The thirtieth chapter, adorned with ruby rays and crystal beams, with a reddish-white complexion, resembling a leper in some places. ||23|| In some places, covered with many layers of broken rocks, bearing the marks of lion's claws, and covered with scabs. ||24|| In some places, echoing with the roar of lions from within the caves, and holding the banks abandoned by intoxicated elephants. ||25|| In some places, adorned with celestial damsels walking on crystal rocks, resembling lightning in the autumn clouds. ||26|| Thus, the Lord of the Earth, surrounded by such wondrous beauty, was filled with joy, seeing the invincible and the lord of the mountains. ||27|| Leaving his vehicle and entourage behind, the Dharma-minded king walked on foot from a distance below the mountain. ||28|| He had no sorrow in his mind while climbing the mountain, for the actions of those who seek the welfare of the soul are not for sorrow. ||29|| He ascended that mountain with divine-crafted, pure, gem-like steps, like the steps of heaven. ||30|| Reaching the upper regions of the mountain, he was greeted by the cool forest winds, as if welcoming a guest. ||31|| He saw forest goddesses, adorned with beautiful flowers, wandering in the fragrant lanes of the Mandara forest. ||32|| He saw deer, lying down in the forest with their young, gently chewing their cud. ||33|| He saw large, coiled, sleeping pythons, gathered together, resembling the intestines of the mountain. ||34|| He saw large, black rocks, fragrant with the musk of elephants, marked with the scratches of their claws. ||35||