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Literal Translation of the Dhavala Inscription. By Pandit 



SURODAHA PrASADH. 



1. May the (rays of the sun) which remove darkness, protect you. 



2. The four-headed (or Brahma was) enamoured of Sabitre, the 

 wife of Surya, (Sun,) from whom was born Harivarna, who was the 

 ruler of the whole world. He was, as it were, the rising sun amidst 

 the new clouds to the lily-like eyes of all, and who further deprived 

 the females of his enemies of the beauty of their moon-like faces, 

 {i. e. by causing the death of their husbands.) 



3. And who has grown wise by his (constant) exercise and com- 

 passion. Viswavarna, was in morals like the sea rising high by the 

 influence of the moon-beams, and glorious as having possessed the loft 

 and ancient Jaina temple, which deprived the peaks of Himalaya of 



their splendour. By him (was * * *) by means of gifts was 



well as to the Gods 



4. From him was born Aroma. From him sprung 



Dhavala, like the moon-beams from the raoon, enlightening the whole 

 world. He, while on his elephant, (in battle,) cut off his enemy's army, 

 and thus noted his revenge. 



5. A multitude of Rajas of the wild countries Soohha Raja 



was born. He continually and wonderfully enjoyed (?) by the might 



of his arms. He restored the army of (?) (to battle) who were 



defeated by those of Anuchandra. He (Dhavala) established two 

 (images) of Gods. 



6. ■ (He who was) superior to all, established tranquillity 



among his people. The Raja Dhoro7iivaraha, who was him- 

 self very wise and great, threw head-long (expelled) the Raja Kondesika 

 from his dominions in the jungles, as an elephant throws a tree, and 

 a boar a young koal, (a kind of boar.) 



7. As* one takes his rest under a tree when fatigued with the 

 burning sun, so the multitude have taken their refuge under him (or 

 under the cool shade of his arms.) He was beautifully mild as the moon. 

 Sung (the fame) of (him,) who was as the crest jewel of all the archers, 

 and always devoted to his spotless (true) faith. He was the follower 



of 



* One whole sloka, measuring 13 letters in each stanza. 



