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sion and that saints could use such lands without lowering themselves in any way. About the same time Bharata himself came, in all humility, to him, and worshipped him with veneration and respect. Bahubali was then able to quell the disturbing element in his thoughts, and soon succeeded in his effort to destroy the karmas named. According to another version, the thought that was disturbing Bahubali's meditation was a kind of painful regret that he had been the cause of his elder brother's humiliation, which was dis- i persed when Bharata came and worshipped him with reverence and affection.
Bāhubali attained Omniscience, as the result of complete dispassion and the supreme tranquillity of the mind! Devas and men now came to worship Him and to hear His discourse. He preached the Noble Doctrine for some time, and finally obtained Complete Release at Mount Kailāśa! He is now abiding eternally, in the uninterrupted enjoyment of Eternal Life, Perpetual Youth, Omniscience and all other Divine attributes! And He will stay in the same state till the End of Time!
