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then did divine worsbip and the Siddha-puruşa sat in devout meditataton. In the mean time, uoder the influence of incantations, well-prepared food consisting of highly delicious dishes and numerious vegetables etc. and all materials such 28 large dishes, cups spoons etc ca ne down and appeared ready before them presented, as it were by an obedient servant. On seeing this strange accident, Gobhadra was greatly astonished Vidyāsiddha said “Gobbadra, now be ready for dinner.' Acceptiag his invita tion by saying " just as you pleasa” Gobbalra sat down for dinner and Vidyasiddha began to serve him the meal. In course of time Gobhadra finished his meal while Vidl, azidaha fat for dinner and Gobhadra served him Soon after the compleiion of meals, the remaining food-materials along with the dishes, cups etc disappeared on the utterance of the word "Hun' from Vidyasiddha. After resting for a while, in a tower of mālati-creepers both of them walked on, talking about various subjects with a joyous heart. Wire the approach oi nigai, Gobhadra said “O honourable man ! darkness as black as the deck of the Cuckoo is spreading on all sides, paris of the Earin, low or high cannot be seen under the influence of sleep eyes become dull and wander about, and feet do not move on, although they are perseveriagly prompted. Let us, therefore, yo imo 12e village and have rest Vidyasiddha said ' o good mae ! let us wait briskly only for one muhūrta ( forty-eight ). Where is the necessity of going into the village ? Gobiadra replied" Well, just as you piease “Having walked for a muhurta (forty-eight minutes ) both of them stopped at a particuiar spot. Vidyăsiddha Qysumed a Padma. sana posture and having arrested his breathing for a short time, he remained in meditatioa. Then an excellent vimāna ( celestial chariot) with gold kalusa (urnshaped dome, lovely with ringing bells, appearing charmiog by the presence of extensive, strong; and steady pillars equipped with a vedika (altar) painted in various ways, and resplendent with hands me bed steads in its exterual part descended from the sky and established itself immediately on the ground in front of Vidyāsiddha
Suddenly a coquettish extermely charming young damsel,
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