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'Only the hood emerged from the hole' - the black snakes with their hoods raised, appeared as if garlands of blue lotuses were kept near the sage's feet. || 172 || The creepers of the forest, with their branches adorned with flowers, bent down gracefully, as if offering a floral tribute to the sage with devotion. || 173 || The trees of the forest, with their branches adorned with ever-blooming flowers, swayed gently in the breeze, as if dancing in joy. || 174 || The snakes, with their hoods raised high, danced with the melodious sound of the bumblebees, their hoods shining brightly with the radiance of the gems embedded in them. || 175 || The peacocks, with their beautiful calls, danced in rhythm with the sound of the drums, their eyes fixed on the snakes. || 176 || The forest became peaceful due to the greatness of the sage's tranquility. Indeed, the presence of great souls brings peace even to the most ferocious creatures. || 177 || The birds in the forest sang softly, as if proclaiming the profound peace of this sacred grove. || 178 || Due to the influence of the sage's penance, this peaceful forest sanctuary was free from any harm or disturbance. || 179 || The intense power of the sage's penance, emanating from his heightened state of meditation, dispelled the darkness in the hearts of the animals, making them peaceful and non-violent. || 180 || Recognizing the sage's state of deep meditation, the celestial beings descended from their aerial chariots and repeatedly paid homage to him. || 181 || The immense power of the sage's penance, emanating from his great spiritual strength, caused the thrones of the gods to tremble repeatedly. || 182 ||
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The practice of penance brings about such peace. || 170 || The snakes, with their black hoods, adorned the sage's feet, as if they were garlands of blue lotuses, offered in worship. || 171 || The black snakes, with only their hoods emerging from their holes, appeared as if someone had placed an offering of blue lotuses near the sage's feet. || 172 || The creepers of the forest, adorned with flowers and with their branches drooping gracefully, seemed to be offering a floral tribute to the sage, bowing down in devotion. || 173 || The trees of the forest, with their branches adorned with ever-blooming flowers, swayed gently in the breeze, as if dancing in joy. || 174 || The snakes, with their hoods raised high, danced to the melodious sound of the bumblebees, their hoods shining brightly with the radiance of the gems embedded in them. || 175 || The peacocks, with their beautiful calls, danced in rhythm with the sound of the drums, their eyes fixed on the snakes. || 176 || The forest became peaceful due to the greatness of the sage's tranquility. Indeed, the presence of great souls brings peace even to the most ferocious creatures. || 177 || The birds in the forest sang softly, as if proclaiming the profound peace of this sacred grove. || 178 || Due to the influence of the sage's penance, this peaceful forest sanctuary was free from any harm or disturbance. || 179 || The intense power of the sage's penance, emanating from his heightened state of meditation, dispelled the darkness in the hearts of the animals, making them peaceful and non-violent. || 180 || Recognizing the sage's state of deep meditation, the celestial beings descended from their aerial chariots and repeatedly paid homage to him. || 181 ||