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İNITIATION, AND OMNISCIENCE OF ŚRI PÅRŚVA 389 virtue, master, since I have seen you purifying the three worlds. How can I say, "Pardon,' when there is no anger on your part? To say, 'I give,' to you, yourself lord of the house, is not suitable. 'I am your servant,' is a poor speech to you who are served by Indras. What sort of speech is, 'Give freedom from fear,' to the bestower of fearlessness himself? Nevertheless, from ignorance I say, 'Be gracious. Take my wealth. I am your servant. Bestow freedom from fear on me, terrified, lord.'”
Sri Pārsvanātha said: “Good fortune to you, sir. Do not fear. Rule your kingdom. Do not do such a thing again.” The Teacher of the World rewarded him, who agreed to this, by the gift of much favor. For such is the custom of the great. At once the siege of Kuśasthala was raised and Puruşottama left, after obtaining permission from Pārsvanātha. He related the story to King Prasenajit and joy became the sole umbrella in the city at that time.
Prasenajit reflected, pleased: “I am fortunate in every way and my daughter Prabhāvati is fortunate in every way. The wish-Prince Pārsvanātha, worshipped by gods and asuras, will purify my city-has not taken place. Taking this same Prabhāvati as a present, I shall go to Prince Pārsvanātha, a benefactor.” After these reflections, Prasenajit, delighted, went with a delighted retinue to Pārsvanātha, taking Prabhāvati.
With folded hands he bowed to Pārśva Svāmin and said: . “By good fortune, your arrival, master, was like rain without clouds. Yavana, though an enemy, was a benefactor to me in the quarrel because of which you, the lord of three worlds, did me a favor. As you did me a favor from compassion by coming here, likewise do me a favor by marrying Prabhāvati. She, seeking what is hard to obtain, is infatuated with you from a distance. Show compassion for her. You are compassionate by nature.”
Prabhāvati thought: “ The prince, formerly heard about from Kinnaris is now seen. The eye agrees with the ear. Courteous in speech, compassionate, he is heard and seen.
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