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## The Adipurana: A Translation with Jain Terms Preserved
**Verse 214:**
The valiant Bharata Chakravarti, desiring to conquer, crossed the ocean, where tides rise and waves are whipped by the wind. He swiftly conquered the Magadha king. What is unconquerable in the world when one possesses such immense merit? Nothing!
**Verse 215:**
Bharata Chakravarti, bearing the weight of great fortune, crossed the ocean, which is difficult to traverse, without any hindrance. He brought the earth, whose boundary is the ocean, under his control. There is no better means than merit for achieving desired results.
**Verse 216:**
Bharata Chakravarti, wielding the chakra weapon, whose power is terrifying to enemies, crossed the ocean teeming with fearsome crocodiles. He brought the Magadha king, who is not subject to anyone else, under his control. There is no better means of subjugation in the world than merit.
**Verse 217:**
Merit becomes like land in water, and like water on land, quickly dispelling all suffering. Merit is a third refuge, in both water and land, protecting from fear. Therefore, O noble ones, practice merit as taught by the Jinas.
**Verse 218:**
Merit is the supreme refuge, insurmountable in times of adversity. Merit bestows wealth upon the poor. Merit brings happiness to those who desire it. Therefore, O virtuous ones, accumulate this jewel of merit, as taught by the Jinas.
**Verse 219:**
The first merit arises from worshipping the Jinas. The second merit arises from giving to the deserving. The third merit arises from observing vows. The fourth merit arises from fasting. Thus, those who desire merit should strive for these four types of merit.
**Verse 213:**
What remains insurmountable for humans? Nothing!