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to your parents-in-law. 5. Never be conceited about being the chief queen of a Chakravarti. 6. Love your step children like your own. 7. Follow the religious and family discipline."
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euil eros Accepting the mother's advise Padma said "Ma ! I will always cherish your priceless words like priceless gems." And she sobbed embracing her mother. Galava Rishi blessed the king and said "O king! I today entrust this Padma (goddess of wealth) to you. Please protect her in every way." bed to emiterii IA hon The king paid homage to the Rishi and respect to the queen" Please don't worry. I will ensure that she is always happy." Daylig
Irie Seeking leave from the hermitage Suvarnabahu returned to his capital.
10 One day the head of the armoury came and informed-"Sire! The Chakra-ratna (disc weapon) has appeared in the armoury."
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Suvarnabahu got up and came to the armoury. Following the prescribed procedure he worshiped the Chakra-ratna. After that the emperor instructed his commander-in-chief- "The Chakra-ratna has appeared in our armoury. Now we should commence our march to conquer all the six sections of the earth."
Following the order of the king a large army was assembled. Big and small rulers joined the large army with their own contingents. The Chakra-ratna lead this march of victory followed by the large army.
When other kings on the way got the news of the advancing large army lead by Chakra-ratna they thought "Opposing the Chakravarti will lead to useless massacre. It is better we accept his subordination.'
This way the Chakravarti concluded his march of victory over six sections of the earth to establish his sovereignty. On return to his capital he observed a three day fast. He then called his commander-in-chief and instructed - "Make arrangements for coronation."
With great joy and fanfare Suvarnabahu was crowned as Chakravarti. He formally became Chakravarti emperor of all the six sections of the earth and extended his beneficent rule to all people.
One day the Chakravarti was sitting in the balcony of his palace. He saw gods coming in the sky in groups. He thought-'Why so many gods are coming in this direction today?'
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Just then his gardener informed "Sire ! Tirthankar Bhagavan has arrived in the city."
The Chakravarti stood up from his throne and facing the direction of the
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