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The wind, fragrant with the scent of Mandara blossoms, stirred the groves of creepers. It seemed to be approaching, like a purifier, to greet them. || 68 || A shower of flowers fell, filling the sky-like courtyard. The earth was cleansed, along with the cool drops of water. || 69 || The deep sound of the drums echoed in the sky-like courtyard. The peacocks, with their proud necks, heard the thunderous sound. || 70 || With gentle steps, pressed by the weight of a multitude of flowers, the king of kings, tireless, proceeded. || 71 || Reaching the mountain, he saw on its peak the Jain assembly, adorned with the previously described features. || 72 || All the gods and demons gather here, waiting for the auspicious occasion of the divine sound. Thus, the learned have called this assembly, "Samavadhika." || 73 || He approached the Dhulisala, which, with its own radiance, created an unbroken arc like the rainbow. || 74 || He crossed the Dhulisala, which shone with its golden pillars adorned with jeweled arches, and worshipped the Manastambha. || 75 || At the foot of the Manastambha, he saw ponds filled with clear, cool water and adorned with lotuses. These ponds were like the pure and cool teachings of the Jains. || 76 || Within the circumference of the Dhulisala, he saw, in the streets, the earth suitable for the dwelling of the gods. || 77 || Proceeding further, he saw a moat filled with water. It was clear and deep, like the minds of the virtuous. || 78 || Then he saw a grove of creepers, adorned with various kinds of flowers. It was filled with bees, intoxicated by the nectar of the flowers. || 79 ||