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## Forty-fourth Chapter
389. This path, spoken of in the scriptures and Smritis, is eternal. Among the various forms of marriage, Swayamvara is the most excellent. ||32||
If a maiden, worthy of merit, is desired by all, then to avoid conflict, the wise have ordained this Swayamvara, which is governed by fate. ||33||
Among the noble families, she chooses one, according to her destiny, whether he is wealthy or poor, virtuous or lacking virtue, handsome or ugly. Others should not be envious, for this is the way of justice. ||34-35||
If anyone violates this justice, you must protect it. This is not fitting for you. Can a protector ever be a thief or an enemy? ||36||
Just as the peaks of Nishadha and Nila are the best parts of Mount Meru, so too, Lord Adinath made the Nath and Chandra lineages the best parts, the supporters, of your lineage, which is like a mountain. ||37||
Just as the moon is worshipped by all the celestial beings, so too, the great king Akampan, among all the Kshatriyas, is worshipped by all, like a Chakravarti. ||38||
King Bharat considers Akampan equal to Lord Rishabhadeva. Therefore, you should also be humble towards him, for it is said that disrespecting the worthy brings misfortune in both worlds. ||39||
And see, this Chandra lineage is also said to be like the Nath lineage. Just as your lineage gave rise to the Dharma Tirtha, so too, the Chandra lineage gave rise to the Dana Tirtha. ||40||
The wheel of a Chakravarti is praiseworthy simply by moving forward, but in tasks that are difficult to achieve, they usually praise only the victor. ||41||
Everyone in the world saw his valor during his conquest of the directions. You should remember the prowess he displayed at that time. ||42||
Knowing that this warrior has the potential for heroism, he should be respected by the warriors. What is there to say about one who has achieved his goal, having seen the essence of his own ability? ||43||