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xx) He appears to face all the four directions simultaneously.
xxi) His speech is such that it is understood by all the crea
tures.
xxii) The fruits, flowers etc. of all the seasons are found in the region where the lord stays.
xxiii) All creatures are friendly with one another.
xxiv) Everywhere in the country peace, prosperity and amity prevail at the advent of the Tirthankara. All kinds of epidemics and diseases disappear. The lame walk; the deaf hear; the dumb speak; the blind see; and the maimed are made whole.
XXV) The place where he preaches, called the Samavasarana, is very pure and clean.
xxvi) Cool fragrant light zephyr blows around him.
xxvii) The god (deva) Vayukumara removes all dust from the Samavasarana.
xxviii) The god (deva) Meghakumara sprinkles cool and sweet-smelling water.
xxix) The deities and men cry out shouts of Jai! Jai!! Victory! Victory!!
xxx) All kinds of grains grow in plenty. xxxi) Akasha and the directions are pure.
xxxii) Eight kinds of auspicious things attend the procession i.e. umbrella, chowrie, banner, swastika, mirror, kalasha, vardhamanaka, bhadrasan.
xxxiii) Golden lotuses blow at every step of the Arhat.
xxxiv) The dharma chakra precedes the sacred procession. E. Divine Attributes :
The twelve divine attributes of Arahant, the omniscient are
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