Simhasanadvatrimshika 16.p1

16.p1

Once again, just as the king was about to sit upon the throne, another statuette said: "O King, if you possess the qualities of generosity and the rest like Vikrama, then sit upon this throne." The king said: "O statuette, tell the story of his generosity." She said: "Listen, O King. King Vikramārka once set forth for world conquest, wandered through the east, south, west, and north, and the intermediate directions, brought the kings dwelling there beneath his feet, took the collections of precious goods including elephants and horses surrendered by them, re-established them in their respective countries, and returned toward his own city. At the time of entering the city, the astrologer said: 'O Lord, for four days there is no auspicious moment for entering the city.' Hearing his word, the king halted outside the town, had tent pavilions erected in a garden grove, and undertook to stay right there for four days. At that time, spring, the king of seasons, arrived. In that springtime: