Trishasti Shalaka Purusa Caritra Part 1

Author(s): Hemchandracharya, Helen M Johnson
Publisher: Oriental Research Institute Vadodra

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slabs. In some places it looked like sprouts of auspicious barley sowed repeatedly with its very beautiful shoots of light from sapphires. In some places, by its unbroken reeds of light from the emerald ground it caused fear to the green auspicious bamboos that had been brought. Under pretext of a canopy of white, divine cloth, it was inhabited, as it were, by the heavenly Gangā with a desire to see the ceremony. Around the canopy were hung pearl-wreaths that shone like joyful laughter of the eight quarters. Four lofty rows of jeweled pitchers, like treasures of Rati, were placed around by the goddesses. Green bamboos shone, giving support to the pitchers, indicating the growth of the Master's family which was the support of all the world.
"O Rambhā, make the wreaths; prepare the dūrvāgrass, Urvasī; Ghrtāci, bring the ghee, curd, etc., for the groom's reception; Mañjughoşā, have women-friends sing sweetly auspicious songs; Sugandhā, prepare the perfumes. Tilottamā, put the best svastikas, on the door; Menā, receive with delightful conversation the ones who have arrived. Sukesi, bring the hair-ornaments for the brides and groom; Sahajanya, show the place to the men of the wedding procession. Citralekhā, paint the various pictures in the shrine;188 quickly make ready the vessels filled with gifts, Pārņini. Puņdarikā, decorate the full pitchers with lotuses; put the groom's chair in the proper place, Amlocā. Bring the brides' and groom's shoes, Harsapādi; quickly smear the pavilion-ground with cow-dung, Puñjikāsthalā. Why are you playing elsewhere, Rāmā? Hemā, why do you look at gold ? Kratusthala, why are you confused, as if drunk? What are you thinking, Mārici? What are you looking at, Sumukhi? Why are you not on this side, Gāndharvi? Why do you joke idly, Divyā ? Time for the
188 789. Mātņvesma. It is decorated with marks to indicate the seven Mātsdevīs. Svastikas and other auspicious signs, and drawings for decorations are also made.