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## Adipurana
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**Self-manifested, the ocean, like a minister, was devoid of deceit, serving Bharat. Just as a minister reveals his pure heart, so too did the ocean reveal its pure heart (innermost part) through the deceit of pearls. Just as a minister reveals his inner affection (love), so too did the ocean reveal its inner affection (red color) through the sprouting corals. Just as a minister surrenders all his possessions, so too did the ocean surrender all its possessions (water). Just as a minister keeps his secret wealth close, so too did the ocean keep its secret wealth (gems, etc.) close. Just as a minister is generous and straightforward, so too was the ocean located in the south (south-facing).**
**Or, just as Indra, being a servant, served the first Jina, Lord Rishabhadeva, the master of infinite wealth in the form of Lakshmi, so too did the ocean, being a servant, serve Bharat Chakravarti, the master of the wealth of the kingdom. Just as Indra, going to the assembly hall (Samavasarana), played the victory drum, so too did the ocean, near Bharat's assembly hall (Sabhamandapa), play the victory drum with its roar. Just as Indra, in the morning, uttered the words "Victory, Victory" for the auspicious reading, so too did the ocean, in the morning, clearly utter the words "Victory, Victory" with its deep sound for the auspicious reading of Bharat. Just as Indra, being a reservoir (Jadashaya) and thus having limited knowledge, was still a wise man (Ajaldhi) or a non-material being (Ajada) who meditated on the non-material (Ajadam Dhyayatiti Ajaldhi), so too was the ocean, being a reservoir (Jalayu) and thus filled with water, still a wise man (Ajaldhi) who was not desirous of obtaining water (Nasti Jale Dhiryasya Sah). Thus, the ocean served Bharateshwara for a long time.**
**Thus, in the translation of the Tripashti Lakshana Mahapurana Sangraha, written by the revered Jinaseanacharya, known as Arya, the twenty-ninth chapter, describing the victory of the southern ocean's gate, is complete.**
**1. Prapayan. 2. Antarjalum. 3. Samavasarane. 4. Sadrusham Dhwanan. 5. Patubuddhi. 6. Bhrittyavritti.**