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The Hymn
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As Airavat of Indra amongst the elephants Lion amongst the beasts, The Ganges amongst the rivers, Venudeo Garuda amongst the birds, So is Mahavira superb amongst the votaries of Nirwana ? As Vasudeo amongst the warriors, Arvind lotus amongst the flowers, Dantvakya amongst the martial races, So is Mahavira superb amongst the sages ? As the thunder amongst the sounds, The moon amongst the stars, Sandal amongst the incenses, So is Mahavira superb amongst the monks : As Swayambhu amongst the oceans, Dharmendra amongst the serpentine demi-gods, Cane-juice amongst the juices, So is Mahavira superb amongst the austere 4 As Nandanvana amongst the forests, So is Mahavira superb in his knowledge and conducts
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'Suyagado', 1/6/21 (Author is Sudharma, a companion of the Lord) ibid 1/6/22 Ibid 1/6/19 Ibid 1/6/20 Ibid 1/6/18
