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Sohamma heaven. The multitudes of gods and goddesses, who were the iạbabitants of Sūriyabha Vimăna, and who were deeply addicted to the pleasures of senses, attached to sexual intercourse, at solitary places, and thereby who were for ever wanton, being elevated by the loud noise of the bell, producing sweet sound, their minds were attached, hearts were concentrated, and ears were directed, due to the curiosity of the procla: mation that had arisen. That commander with great and loud voice, when the echoes of the ringing bell were completely stopped and pacified, proclaimed thus “Oh you multitudes of gods and goddesses residing in the Sūriyābha abode please pay attention to the words of the Lord of the Sūriyābha abode, for happi. ness and benifit." Oh beloved of the gods! it is ordered that you too, without delay and with all your pomp be present in the vicinity of Sūriyābha god as Sūriyābha god himself is proceeding to ascetic. Lord Mahāvir. (who is halting in) the shrine attached to Ambsālvna (park), in Amalkappā city, in Barat country, and in Jambu continent in order to pay homage.”
(13) Then those multitudes of gods and
