Book Title: Lilavaikaha
Author(s): K R Chandra, Ramniklal M Shah
Publisher: Prakrit Text Society Ahmedabad

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________________ Lilāvai-Kahā oj Koühala 1045. There rules (lit. lives) the famous king of Siddhas, Malay ānila by name; I am his son, my lord, named Madhavānila, (dear) like life to him.” 1046. And hearing that, O my Sweet One ! (lit. one with eyes like those of a frightened fawn) the king considered himself as having enjoyed the pleasure of union with the Beauty of the Three Worlds, 1047. And said, “This is that ring, brave man, at the sight of which you were released from the fetters at once." 1048. So, seeing that ring of his own, all of a sudden, the Siddha prince said, with his heart full of (mixed feelings of) joy and sorrow, 1049. “Where did you, Great King ! get this excellent ring ? Tell me of this great miracle. how did it come here ?” 1050. And, O Sweet One ! the king told him all the story of Mahānumati in its entirety with great regard. 1051. Then, with his eyes and face lit up with joy not contained in his heart, he said, Even then today, why do you tarry here ? 1052. That for all this time, imprisoned by the wretched snakes offended previously, I remained here has proved to be of great benefit. 1053. And that those serpents, thinking (only) of enmity (took and) threw away that necklace from me, has also become the greatest of advantages. 1054. Please proceed now I will also comfort my parents who are in great distress and from Malayācala (come and) meet you". 1055. Saying this, Sweet Girl, that Siddha-prince overjoyed with great delight, went at once towards Malaya mountain. 1056. Then, opening that golden gate, 0 Beautiful One, two moon-faced ladies came before the king. 1057. They said, “Lord, this is the grent residence of Ratnapra bhā; that our Mistress is pining away for your sake; (so please) enter" ! Jain Education International For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.org

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