________________ 20 Kummaputtachariam [121-128 drum with sharp sounds, which roared with great noise in the courtyards of heaven; there proceeded the auspicious sounds of Bhungala and kettle drum; there was heard the Napheri with its novel sounds. (121). A host of bards shouted lines of praises; groups of clever men with delight shouted blessing of long life; lovely women danced beautifully; thus was celebrated the birth festival on the birth of the son. (122). There was given by his parents to their son the name 'Dharmadeva' in conformity with the pregnancy desire of hearing religious sermons which was a sweet one in consideration of his virtues. (123). That prince, borne from arm to arm and lap to lap by five nurses, became dear to all. (125). He studied all the seventy--two arts himself with his own sharp intelligence, the teacher having obtained no doubt the position of a simple witness. (126). However, as a result of his action of binding down and tossing up the princes in his previous existence, he became a dwarf having got a height measuring only two hands. (127). Possessed of gracefulness and good luck, he attained to youth in course of time, bewitching the minds of young women by virtue of his unparalleled countenance. (128). Every
