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LAGHU YOGA VASISTHA
realm and administer justice there and then would
return to her husband s side, as if she had not
parted from him. Then this lady Chudala, who
now passed, since her new marriage, under the
name of Madanika, lived with her husband for
some time and reflected thus within herself: The
king will never hereafter centre his desires on
worldly enjoyments. Therefore I shall test his mind
in the enjoyments of Deva-loka. I shall, by the force
of my yoga practice, through which I have
developed Anima and other psychic powers, create
a Mayavic (illusory) panorama in this forest,
wherein Devas will appear with their Lord
Devendra at their head. Accordingly, when Indra
appeared before the king, the latter saluted the
former, and having paid him all the necessary
respects, said: O Chief of Devas, I do not know
what good Karmas I have per formed to merit this
visit of yours to me. To which Indra replied in
terms of affection thus: „Attracted by the force of
your good qualities, I. have come here along with
my retinues of Devas. The Deva-loka is a fit abode
for you alone. The Deva maidens are awaiting your
arrival there. May you be pleased to appear there
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