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44. After him the munificent Teja Sinha, the terror of adverse princes whitened the 

 universe with his holy fame. 



45. Having sprinkled the scattered pearl seeds on the earth of liberality with the wa- 

 ter of the frontal exudation, he reaped the fruit by the diligent cultivation of the true Su- 

 preme. The augmented rays of his fame combined with the fortune plucked by this Prince 

 from amidst myriads of swords spread through the regions. 



46. The son of Teja Sinha, whose body was like that of the primeval boar, and 

 bright sword, sharp as his tusks, upraised upon its point the kingdom of Gurjara for a 

 moment deluged by the Turushka armies. He, Sri Samara, the first of kings, now up- 

 holds the burthen on the earth, of Bali and Kerna.* 



47. The imps of darkness drunk with, the blood of his enemies celebrate his fame, 

 when entering on the field of battle, as they dance with headless trunks in their hands strik- 

 ing with their palms responses to the sound of the trumpets. 



48. The excellent form of the King adorned with myriads of good qualities, cannot 

 be here eulogised through fear the panegyric be too unlimited in extent. 



49. Arbuda momximn shews a gem of the chief mountains cherished by the Gods. 

 Where Vasishtha freed from the sixteen consequences of mutability performed penance. 



50. In which mountain, the husband of ^/^aua^zf, and inapprehensible by his omni- 

 presence and permeation of all things, assumsd formerly the state of AcHALA.f 



51. Where Siva meriting eternal devotion resides; a wonderful assemblage of ex- 

 quisite beauty. 



52. Where some pious anchorites, mortals, and divinities, have obtained union with the 

 Supreme Being through all periods. Of which the Pauranics celebrate the height, and 

 which sustains the Lakshmi of the three worlds under pretence for three moments. 



53. The chief of Kings, Sri Samara, repaired this temple, commanded by his destiny, 

 for the purpose of securing his prosperity, and this charitable and devout Prince, also gave 

 to the four Munis, in affection, dwelling and maintenance. 



54. Samara the King, observing life to be as transient as the wind, caused the golden 

 staff of the lofty AchaU^a to be made. 



* Both Prinoes, renowned for their liberality. f Either fixidity, or a mountain. 



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