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Rāypaseniya-sutta.
thousand Sāmāniya gods, four chief queens with their retinue, three congregations, seven (types ) of military forces, seven (types ) of commanders, sixteen thousand celestial beings as body-guards and many other gods and goddesses of Vemāniya class ( heavenly beings ) residing in Sūriyābha abode, was passing his time in enjoying divine pleasures with the sound that was produced due to the beating of excellent drums by experts, and which was accompanied by (constant staging of thirty-two kinds of) dramas, singing, playing upon musical instruments, lutes attuned with clapping, and blowing of musical instruments such as 'pipęs, lutes etc. He was observing the whole of the Jambuddiva (continent) by the application of his Ohināna. There he saw ascetic "Lord Mahāvira: accepting suitable place of
residence, and purifying his soul by self control; in the sanctuary attached to the Ambsālvana (park), situated out side the city Amalkappā, in Bharat country and in Jambu continent; having seen that he was delighted, pleased, gladdened at heart, filled with joy, affection, and noble feelings. His heart was expanding due to the influence of rapture, and the eyes
