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the due period of life in that heaven, fell and was born in the womb of Haraprabhā. And in the last quarter of that night, she saw in a dream the goddess of wealth entering her womb through her mouth. The goddess of wealth sat on the seat of a celestial lotus. She had a white silk-garment. Her girdle was studded with varied jewels. Her breasts were covered with the upper garment, which was so soft and deli. cate in touch. She looked beautiful with the neck adorned with pearl-necklaces. She held full-blown lotuses with bees humming (over them). She was sprinkled with celestial gold pots by white elephants.
[5] Seeing this, she got up. She, full of joy, told this to her husband. He said to her, ” O charming lady, your son will be the dwelling-place of wealth.” She assented to this. Then some time passed of her who became even more devoted to the attain. ment of three groups ( viz. Dharma, Artha and Kāma). The time for delivery arrived. She got through delivery. She gave birth to a son; and Bandhudatta was informed of
