Lalit Vistara

Author(s): Rajendralala Mitra
Publisher: Asiatic Society

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CHAPTER V.
If he lists he can always in loving spirit enjoy amorous pleasures in the company of the best of Apsarasas in the palace of the lord of three times ten.18 Do ye follow that moon-like face?(2)
We shall follow that being of stainless glory who can, if he likes, enjoy, in the city of the Devas in the delightful grove of Misraka, covered with flowers like powdered gold.(3)
We shall follow the great person who, if he liked, could enjoy along with the wives of the Suras, in the car of Chitraratha, or in the garden of Nandana, amidst avenues formed of the petals of Mándárava flowers. (1)
If he wished he could assume mastery over the Yámas, or over the Tushitas, or supreme power: his worship takes place everywhere in the universe. We shall follow such a being of endless glory.(5)
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If he wishes he can enjoy in the delightful Nirmitapura, or in the complaisant home of the Vasavarti gods; he can conceive everything in his mind. We shall follow such an owner of the noblest qualities. (6)
He is the great lord (Mahes'vara); he has nothing wrong in his mind; he is proficient in every science; he is the sovereign of Just; he has attained the fulness of Vasitá: Proceed forth in the company of such a beneficent being.(7)
He wishes to surpass the region of Kámadhatu in order to attain the domain of Brahmá; he sustains fourfold vigour. That great personage is worthy of our following this day.(8) Again, his mind may be diverted to the greatest empire among the mortals. We shall follow that ocean of jewels, that giver of fearless felicity, that upholder, of profuse virtue. (9)
IIe is the lord of the earth, the noblest of sons, the owner of. countless wealth; he owns a large family, and has destroyed all his enemies. That beneficent being is going forth; let us follow him. (10)
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He owns beauty, enjoyment, supremacy, noble deeds, fame, power, and merit, and his mandates are obeyed on earth. Let us