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hands and proceeded slowly. Just when they had placed a few steps ahead they could see the obscurely visible outlines of the temple at a distance. Anjana's heart suddenly overflowed with an indefinable delight. They approached the temple; uttered the expression, “Namo Jinanam" and entered the temple. When they saw the fascinating image of Paramatma Rishabhdev their hearts danced in delight like peacocks at the sight of rain-bearing clouds. The ghee wicks in the lamp were giving out a dim light and even in that dim light they could see the splendid image of the Paramatma. The sight of the image filled them with a sublime elation.
Both the ladies bowed to the image with devotion; and then sat down in front of it. Then they began to sing songs of glorification in honour of the Paramatma.
Oh Lord ! thou art an ocean of grace; Sublime compassion flows, from thy face; Bestow peace and felicity upon, all; Witness my fears and deliver me from my anguish; Thou son of Nabhi; I salute thy feet; Bestow peace and felicity upon all.
Their tender voices emerging from their anguished hearts rose like lofty waves and filled every nook and corner of the temple and reverberated throughout the temple. The wicks in the lamp that were burning low suddenly became bright and resplendent and tender smiles appeared on the face of the Paramatma. The sweet and melodious voice of Vasanta Tilaka reverberated in the atmosphere and made it look heavenly. "Steeped in sins
I have not attained any light! Oh Treasure-house of grace !
Steeped in grief; I have been wandering aimlessly; Give me refuge At your holy feet !
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