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There were twenty-eight thousand dense forests, divided into sections of arid land and high mountains. || 71 || There were eighteen thousand Mlechchha kings, whose territories were rich in the production of gems. || 72 || In the time of Emperor Bharat, there were nine treasuries known by the names Kala, Naissarpya, Panduka, Padma, Manava, Pinga, Shankha, and Sarvaratna. These treasuries ensured the Emperor's complete peace of mind regarding his household affairs. || 73-74 || The first treasury, Kala, was a treasury of merit, from which the knowledge of worldly sounds, such as grammar, originated every day. || 75 || This treasury also produced, in due time, objects pleasing to the senses, such as the Veena, flute, and drums. || 76 || The second treasury, Maha Kala, was the source of the six materials needed for the six actions, such as iron, ink, etc., and wealth, which were constantly produced. || 77 || The treasury of Naissarpya produced beds, seats, and houses. The treasury of Panduka produced grains and the six tastes. || 78 || The treasury of Padma, which shone like a lotus bud, produced silk, cotton, and all kinds of clothes. || 79 || The treasury of Pingala produced various kinds of divine ornaments. The treasury of Manava produced the science of ethics and various kinds of weapons. || 80 || The treasury of Shankha, which produced gold from its conch shell, had a brilliance that surpassed the sun's rays. || 81 || The treasury of Sarvaratna, whose gems shone like a rainbow, produced various gems like Mahaniil, Neel, and Padmaranga. || 82 || Besides these, there were fourteen gems, divided into two categories of animate and inanimate, which were the means of protecting the earth and enjoying its wealth. || 83 ||
**Notes:**
1. **Mlechchha:** A term used in ancient Indian texts to refer to non-Aryan people.
2. **Kala:** A Jain term referring to time or a specific period of time.
3. **Naissarpya:** A Jain term referring to a state of being free from attachment or desire.
4. **Panduka:** A Jain term referring to a type of grain.
5. **Padma:** A Jain term referring to a lotus flower.
6. **Manava:** A Jain term referring to a human being.
7. **Pinga:** A Jain term referring to a type of gem.
8. **Shankha:** A Jain term referring to a conch shell.
9. **Sarvaratna:** A Jain term referring to all gems.
10. **Veena:** A type of Indian lute.
11. **Ashi:** A Jain term referring to iron.
12. **Mashee:** A Jain term referring to ink.
13. **Mahaniil:** A type of blue gem.
14. **Neel:** A type of blue gem.
15. **Padmaranga:** A type of red gem.