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is pleased only by placing great confidence in him. * * * He prosper- 

 ed by virtue of this holy performance ; he attained great power, and 

 his family increased greatly. He was succeeded by a still better per- 

 son of Muni descent. His name was Surendr ; he had a pure heart 

 and possessed great power, and commanded universal respect. His 

 dominions increased daily like the new moon. His son was the most 

 celebrated Kadamhguhambusi, whose son was Raja Shankhmathikad- 

 hipat, whose son was Ambipal. This prince like Mahadev, was a 

 great conqueror of his enemies. From him descended Bhoritapa ; his 

 son was Tirath Nath, and from him descended Ram, a prince of great 

 renown. His son was Purandargur, who was as powerful as his father, 

 and who possessed a great inventive genius, and is admired to this day 

 by all learned men for his extensive knowledge and superior talents. He 

 was so shrewd that no lawyer could cheat him of his wealth. His son 

 was Rajanishikhrabharan, the most venerable and praiseworthy man of 

 the time, whose fame shone with equal lustre with the sun. The 

 virtuous and wealthy Raja Avanti, having heard from his messenger of 

 the unparalleled qualifications of this worthy person, wished to see him 

 before performing the Jag, he was now going to celebrate. Rajei 

 Avanti, the Chattri, went in person to that pious man, and after using 

 every art and .entreaty, brought him to Opendrpore, which abounds 

 with Tamal-trees. * * * The wise and well educated Monarch gave 

 charge of his kingdom to him and himself retired to do penance. This 

 most virtuous and pious prince who was as famous as the Sumeru 

 Mountain, and who was the cleverest man of his age, entrusted the 

 management of the government of Mattinagar to Rani Paindr and hav- 

 ing retired to a solitary place, passed the remaining days of his life in 

 performing worship. He was venerated by all. To him succeeded 

 Cavach Shiva, who was beloved by all his subjects, and was as strong 

 as armour. He was bold in field, had skill enough to ward off success- 

 fully the weapons of his enemy, and had subdued his passions. He 

 was succeeded by his disciple Sada Shiva, a man of great forbearance ; 

 when he himself like his predecessor sought retirement. Sada Shiva's 

 son was Sudhdaesh a prince of equal dignity, resembling to mountain 

 Odayachal. He was so powerful that he destroyed all his enemies, as 

 the beams of the sun remove darkness. He was as generous as power- 

 ful. His dominions increased to an astonishing extent. He had not 



