Lilavaikaha

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

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Lilavai-Kahā of Koühala
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240. That (was the temple) which was flying as it were, with
spread-out wings in the form of windows (or balconies ?) projecting on both the sides, having skirting feathers in the form of banner-cloth fluttering in the wind. (That was the temple) which was beckoning (the travellers) as it were, by the sweet cooings of many different pigeons moving round and round in their nests, being solely
engaged in appeasing their displeased mates. 242. (That was the temple) which gratified (the visitors) as it
were by worshipful offerings of lotuses scattered in front and by the gentle breeze blowing with its charm enhanced
by the spray of the waters of the beautiful river. 243. And nearby on the southern side of that temple (I saw) a
beautiful monastery which looked like the Tilaka-mark on
the face of the river Golā. .244 245 And in it, sitting on a jewelled stone-slab, situated
beautifully under a canopy of Mādhavi creeper and adorned by various floor-designs made by the pollen of flowers (falling down) ---I saw ascetic women, who looked like the inmates of Cupid's harem practising austerities on his
disappearance when he was gutted by fire of Siva's (wrath). 246. And surrounded by them, (I saw) both those (girls), the
daughter of Yakşa and that of a sage, in ascetic's attire, sitting happily on one (and the same) seat (i. e. sharing a
common seat). 247. *This one should be Mahānumati and here, this is that
Kuvalayāvali -' guessing thus, I went near them. 248. Then, suddenly, seeing that great sage, both of them rose
from their seat, and took two or three steps towards him
in front. 249. And bowing their heads in great humility and saluting him
they placed (certain) articles of worship in front of him
(lit. bis lotus-like feet) when he was comfortable on a seat. 250. Similarly, o king, being pleased with the honour (done to
me) by their speech, I also sat down on a charming jewelled stone-slab, not very far.