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ANJANA AND PAVANANJAY
After having taken a bath, King Mahendra wore beautiful washed, white clothes; and took the necessary auspicious substances in a gold plate and got ready to go to the Jin temple to worship the Paramatma. Seeing that her husband had got ready, Queen Hridaysundari also got ready to follow her husband to the temple.
"Is Anjana ready ?” the king said turning towards the
Queen.
"O Anjana ! "Calling her daughter, Queen Hridayasundari went towards Anjana's room. And there Anjana, surrounded by her companions was absorbed in a jocular conversation with · her companions. On hearing the Queen's voice, Anjana and her companions began to hurry through their preparations.
"You do not realize even this. The King has already got ready; and is waiting for you”. Queen Hridysundari said, raising her voice to show her impatience.
Getting ready in a few moments, Anjana joined her father. Her companions also followed her, carrying the necessary substances in gold plates.
Taking the gold plate from her father, Anjana proceeded a few steps. All were greatly elated to see the sky-high towers of the Jin temples in the Nandishwardweep. They entered the Jin temple, in accordance with the principles expounded in the
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