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Bow ye to Jina Rs'abha,-who has conquered the advance of the god of love who has overcome men and gods, though himself unconquerable,-who is the abode of the auspicious in the three worlds,-and whose gait is like that of a bull; (1)
And to self-born Vardhamana, who has stuck his regard to the Highest Splendour; who has abjured pride; who possesses the pure highest knowledge; who is free from attachment; and who is the lord of ascetics. (2)
Bow ye with affection also to the remaining twentytwo Tirthankaras, who stand at the head of thee worlds and who are free from the bonds of birth, old age and death. (3)
May the shower of flowers,-which was let loose by gods at the time of the establishment of the fourfold order by Jinas and which was encircled by the swarms of humming bees,-bring happiness to you (4).
May the enchanting speech,-which proceeded from the lotus-like mouth of Tirthankaras and which was saluted with honour by the crowds of gods, ascetics and men,-give you bliss. (5)
