after attaining omniscience, a "tirthankara" preaches the path to liberation in the "samavasarana". according to jain texts, the heavenly pavilion is erected by "devas" (heavenly beings) where "devas", humans and animals assemble to hear the "tirthankara". a "tirthankara's" speech is listened by all humans and animals in their own language. it is believed that during this speech, there is no unhappiness for miles around the site.