Bunkachula Diwakar Chitrakatha 057

Author(s): Virendramuni, Sanjay Surana
Publisher: Mahavir Seva Trust Mumbai
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A Mahavir Seva Trust Presentation
DIWAKAR CHITRA KATHA
Bunkachula
Vol. 57 Rs. 25.00
(The benefits of vows and codes)
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in life conditions are never uniform. Sometimes there is happiness and at others there is sorrow; sometimes it is profit and sometimes it is loss. Such rise and fall are part of life. Due to this on occasions one is filled with excitement and enthusiasm and on occasions he is depressed with sorrow. The path of life is very complex. To move on such path it is essential to take support of vows and codes of conduct. These codes give strength to our will power and thereby show the right direction.
In Jain literature there is a beautiful story on observing the codes - The story of Bunkachula. This story conveys how a person changes the direction of his life from fall to rise with the power of strong determination.
Bunkachula was a prince, who got spoiled in his childhood due to doting affection and became slave of bad habits. Finally his father exiled him from the kingdom. Wandering around he came to a colony of bandits. He joined them and after becoming their chief he indulged in theft and robbery. He became completely reckless and evil. But one who falls, rises as well. One day Bunkachula came in contact with an ascetic observing austerities. The ascetic made him take four vows. As he was impressed by the ascetics austere way of life he willingly accepted all the four vows.
The very next day came the test of his resolve. He remained unmoved in his first vow and his life was saved. The second vow saved his wife and dear sister. Due to the third vow he regained his lost royal grandeur and honour. During the last days of his life the fourth vow gave him a divine rebirth.
In this story of Bunkachula the qualitative results of observing vows and the code have been shown. Observing the vows and code with determination builds a mans character and he gets benefits in his life. Each one of us should accept some good vows and codes in life.
Muni Shri Vimalchandra ji M. Sa of Shraman Sangh, the epitome of austerities, used to recite the story of Bunkachula eloquently in his discourses on vows and codes. Based on his discourses his able and saintly disciple Shri Virendra Muni ji has edited this picture story. We express our gratitude to him.
-Sanjay Surana
Associate Editor: Sanjay Surana
• Editor: Shri Virendra Muni • English Translation: Surendra Bothara
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In ancient times Dhinpuri was a prosperous city. Its king, Vimalyash, was just and benevolent. Queen Kamalvati was a religious woman having faith in Jainism. They had a son and a daughter named Pushpachula and Pushpachulaa. The noble natured royal couple loved their children very much.
Lovely kids! We should grant them
all their wishes and keep them happy.
Due to excessive doting the prince got spoiled right from his childhood and in due course acquired bad habits. His naughty mind always moved in wrong direction.
Great! Prince, you took the sweets and the shop owner didn't
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When they came of age, the prince and the princess were sent to school for studies. One day the teacher said to the
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BUNKACHULA (The benefits of vows and codes) At this argumentative Pushpachula said at once- Sir! What you say appears to
be wrong. If we don't kill these
animals and birds they will crowd the whole world. We will have hardly any
place to live.
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The teacher explained
Son ! To kill animals is a great sin. Eating their flesh is harmful for the body
as well as mind.
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On hearing this Pushpachula gave his pervert reply
Sir ! If we kill these animals and leave them around, they will rot and spread the stink. Therefore
it is best to eat them.
The teacher was stunned hearing these views of the 12 year old Pushpachula.

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BUNKACHULA (The benefits of vows and codes) Next day he went to the king, presented the views
When the guru left, the king called of Pushpachula and added -
Pushpachula and explained him
Acharyashri ! Sire ! The prince
The prince is
Son ! Killing of living still like soft clay.
beings and eating meat always opposes
Please continue
are causes of downfall scriptures and moral
to polish him with
in life. Always avoid teachings. Kindly
moral teachings
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Pushpachula said -
One day in Gurukul the acharya came to know that Pushpachula indulged in gambling and theft. He tried to reform him
Son ! These two bad habits
are terrible sins. A thief suffers in this life and his next life is also spoiled.
Sir! You don't know, stealing is a great art. It requires great courage, patience and intelligence. Everyone cannot learn
this art.
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BUNKACHULA (The benefits of vows and codes) Hearing this wicked logic from Soon the pervert mind of the prince became the talk of the prince, the acharya was
the town - frustrated
Prince Pushpachula He is, indeed, He always has wrong ideas.
thinks only of ill deeds. fit to be called He has a bent (Bunk) mind.
Although he is a prince Bunkachula. His name Pushpachula is misfit;
he still enjoys such evil person should be
stealing. called Bunkachula.
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In due course his name changed from Pushpachula to Bunkachula. As his sister, princess Pushpachulaa was also evil minded, people also started calling her Bunkachulaa.
The two returned to the palace after completing their education. After some time the king found a suitable girl and married the prince.
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BUNKACHULA (The benefits of vows and codes)
Once some Jain saints came to Dhinpuri. The discourses of ahimsa and compassion for animals impressed the king and he made an announcement -
Indeed, he is a Since this day
benevolent Great ! How noble hunting of wild animals
ruler. is the thinking of is banned. Sale and purchase of meat and
our king. wine are also prohibited.
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The announcement spread a wave of joy in the masses.
The prince gave a bag full of coins to the cook and said -
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As there is darkness under a lamp, so prince Pushpachula was addicted to eating meat daily. After the announcement by the king, he called the cook and said
Prince ! Meat selling No matter what,
is prohibited in the I want meat
kingdom. From where everyday.
will I get meat
daily?
Keep this money. Ask
for more when finished. But I want
meat everyday
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BUNKACHULA (The benefits of vows and codes) The greedy cook caught a child
There was hue and cry in the town when kids everyday.
started vanishing. On investigation the cook! LA32
was caught and beaten upTell us where
It is not my Help! Help! you take the
fault. I do all this Leave me !
kids ?
on the order from
the prince.
The prince will certainly reward me after eating
its soft meat. He cooked the meat of the child and served it to the prince.
Bunkachula was also very fond of gambling. One day he lost heavily.
And the cook told the truth in detail. People were taken aback on hearing this.
Such evil son
of such a O God! Such
religious cruel man-eater
father? is our prince ?
Oh ! How will I pay this large sum ?
Prince ! You are expert in the art of stealing. You need not worry.
But no one could gather the courage to complain to the king about him.

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BUNKACHULA (The benefits of vows and codes) After mutual consultation the brother-sister
The two climbed up the seventh floor room team came to the seven storied house
of the merchant with the help of a rope. of a merchant at midnight.
We throw this Goh"
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Yes! I got information that there is a safe in the merchant's room and it is filled with cash, gold, ornaments,
pearls, emeralds and all.
Bunkachula tied the merchant tight with a rope. This brought him awake. When he saw the prince he uttered with surprise
The merchant was afraid as well as helpless. The two collected all the wealth from the safe in a bag.
Don't cry for help till will leave, otherwise you will
be killed.
O prince ! Why are you doing this?
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Silence ! Give the keys of your safe otherwise you will lose your life.
They got down and ran away.
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BUNKACHULA (The benefits of vows and codes) These habits of Bunkachula disturbed the people very much. Some prominent citizens and merchants met and discussed
Of course, yes!
We should at We should go to
once go to the the king and
king. complain about Bunkachula.
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Next day the sad citizens went to the king's court with their complaint. They greeted king Vimalyash and submittedSire! Please tell us if
What do you wish the protector becomes tormenter, where
to state, please should we go?
say clearly.
The citizens gathered courage and said
Sire! If you really want to hear, here it is. The behaviour of your son Bunkachula and daughter Bunkachulaa
is pervert and evil. Bunkachula gets our children kidnapped by his cook and
eats their meat. During the night the two steal our wealth from our houses.
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The king did not get what they said.

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The king was stunned hearing such grave complaint. He covered his ears with his palms and shouted -
Stop it! I cannot believe that the prince can indulge in such disgusting deeds. If what you
say is true you will certainly get justice.
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The king reassured everyone and send them back.
After they left, the king called his senior detectives and ordered -
Go and watch the prince. Get the correct information and tell me.
As you say, sire !
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In a few days the detectives confirmed all the charges leveled on Bunkachula.
Now the king called Bunkachula and tried to correct him through advise, reprimand and threat- Son ! You are
dishonouring your family
by indulging in such hateful bo
deeds. Stop doing all that
and seek forgiveness from the people. If not you will have to bear
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But father's advise had no effect on Bunkachula. At last the king one day called the prince and the princess in the court and gave his judgement
I don't even want to see the face of criminals like you. You are exiled from my kingdom at once.
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All right, father! As you say. We will leave the kingdom today. The two were terrified facing the ferocity of their father.
From there Bunkachula went straight to his wife and said -
Father has exiled me and my sister. If you want to accompany us, come
along. My lord ! I will follow you wherever you
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The three packed their belongings and left the city on horseback. Bordering the state was a dense forest. The three galloped to enter that forest.

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They traveled during the day and rested at While moving on a narrow trail between two night. When hungry, they ate fruits from the
e hills they heard a harsh warningtrees and drank water from the river.
Stop where you are
or get killed.
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The prince looked up in the direction of the sound and saw fierce armed bandits all around on the hills.
But prince Bunkachula was courageous. He challenged the bandits -
Why give threats from there. If you have courage
come down and fight.
Oh! It seems that bandits have trapped us.
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BUNKACHULA (The benefits of vows and codes)
The bandits came down and attacked the prince. They failed to match his skill with the sword and soon surrendered. Their chief said -
Consider me to be one like you.
We never came across a brave man like you. Who are you and where are you
going ?
The bandit chief was surprised. He carefully looked at Bunkachula and saw the Goh on his shoulders. He understood everything and said
Oh ! So you too are a thief. Wherefrom
and whereto?
Bunkachula introduced himself and added -
Due to my addiction
for meat and theft! have been exiled. I want to go to some city far
away.

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BUNKACHULA (The benefits of vows and codes)
A brave warrior like you need
not go anywhere. Nearby is our thief-colony. You may live
there with comfort.
Bunkachula stayed in the thief-colony. As days passed the chief died and impressed by his cunning and courage, the bandits chose him to be their chief. From today you I will teach you new are our chief. methods of stealing so
that you will never return
empty handed.
All right, as you wish.
Bunkachula gave his consent.
Bunkachula was an accomplished master and he soon made all members of his gang expert thieves.
Now Bunkachula and his gang started robbing nearby cities.
Collect all the wealth. Go make a hole in the wall of that house. Tie
up all in the family.
Wherever he went he was sure to return with loot.

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BUNKACHULA (The benefits of vows and codes) Bunkachula's terror spread in nearby towns. Hey ! I have never Yes, brother ! From
seen a bandit more where he comes and No one has
cunning than where he goes is been able to
Bunkachula.
never known. catch him till
today.
Thus Bunkachula could not change his nature in spite of being exiled by his father.
One day an austere ascetic was going to a nearby town for his monsoon stay. He was passing through the same jungle.
Oh ! There is a fork in the trail, which way do
I go?
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Out of confusion he took the wrong path and reached the thief-colony. When Bunkachula saw the Jain ascetic he bowed to pay homage -
I lost the way Revered one !
and need a What brings
place for night you here?
stay.
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Bunkachula provided a proper place with due respect.

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BUNKACHULA (The benefits of vows and codes) The very next morning monsoon rains started. There was water all around and it was impossible for the ascetic to go ahead. He said to Bunkachula
Revered one! It is our good luck. You are
welcome to stay here. Please collect your If you allow, I would like
alms from our homes. But kindly do not to spend my monsoon
give discourses for four months. This is stay here.
because your discourses would make our people abandon stealing. That is our profession and without it how
will we survive ?
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The ascetic said - All right. But
you also make a promise that for four months you will neither
eat meat nor kill
living beings.
I accept your condition. For four months you stay here observing silence.
For four months we abandon meat eating
and killing beings.
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Getting this promise from Bunkachula, the ascetic decided to stay there for the monsoon period.

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BUNKACHULA (The benefits of vows and codes) For four months the ascetic stayed After four months it was time to leave. He called there and did his penance and spiritual
Bunkachula and said - practices.
Now it is time for me to leave.
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Bunkachula came to the border of the forest to bid him farewell. Once he crossed the border the ascetic said to Bunkachula
Now we are free of the promises we made. You have served me
well for four months. I want to repay it by giving you four vows
of conduct. Would you e accept my advice?
He is a great and austere ascetic, I should
accept his advice. It would certainly benefit
me in some way.
As you say sire ! Other than non-stealing, we will accept any Vow you say.

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The ascetic said
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All right. Since this moment you take these four vows-(1) You will not eat any fruit about which you are ignorant. (2) Before hitting someone take seven-eight steps backward and pause for a few moments. (3) Always consider a queen to be like your mother or sister. (4) Never eat flesh of a crow.
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Give all your belongings to us. Don't be clever or you all will die.
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The ascetic formally made Bunkachula take the four vows. Bunkachula promised to observe the vows and returned to the colony after bidding farewell to the ascetic.
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Once Bunkachula came to know that a large caravan of merchants was passing through the jungle. He attacked the caravan.
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Take all our wealth but spare our lives.
Sire! These are very simple codes. Please formalize my taking the vows.
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Yes, brother! If we are alive we will again earn wealth.
Terrified by bandits, the merchants gave them all their wealth.
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BUNKACHULA (The benefits of vows and codes) Just when Bunkachula and his gang were leaving after packing the loot, king's guards arrived there and proceeded to surround Fran
them.
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Stop there. Drop your weapons.
You are surrounded.
Oh! Their smell is very good. We are sure to enjoy eating them.
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The bandits brought enough sweet smelling red and The bandits also expressed their ignorance yellow fruits from nearby trees.
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Come! Rush towards the dense forest. We I will be safe there.
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What fruits are these? Do you know them? I have
never seen such fruits.
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All the bandits went and hid in the dense forest. After some time the guards went away. All this rush of activity made the bandits hungry.
Bunkachula said
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Go and pluck enough fruits from the nearby trees. We will eat and rest here only.
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No, chief! We also don't know anything about them. But they are beautiful and fragrant.
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BUNKACHULA (The benefits of vows and codes)
Bunkachula told his companions -
Hearing this, Bunkachula recalled his vow
We are very hungry. We
will eat.
I will not eat
these fruits. You should also
not eat.
"Never eat unknown fruits."
No, brothers ! We will obey the chief's command. We will
not eat.
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Some of them obeyed him and some ate those fruits.
They were poisonous fruits known as Kimpak. Those who ate the fruits were soon dead. In the morning when Bunkachula went to wake them up, he saw the dead ones and thought
The vow has saved me today, otherwise I would also have
died.
These fruits were poisonous. It was good that we obeyed the chief.

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BUNKACHULA (The benefits of vows and codes) Bunkachula returned to the colony with his remaining bandits. The moment he entered his home he saw his wife sleeping with some man. He went mad with anger and drew his sword -
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Oh ! Who is
this rogue ? I will behead him.
As soon as he took a step ahead he recalled his second vow
He took seven steps backwards and when he raised his sword it struck the wall on his back with a loud sound.
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Before hitting someone take
seven-eight steps backward and pause for a few moments.
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BUNKACHULA (The benefits of vows and codes) His wife and the other person woke up. Seeing the fierce look on Bunkachula's face that person uttered
What's the matter, brother ! Why are you so angry ?
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Hey ! Sister, how come you are in male
dress ?
The person was Bunkachulaa, his sister in male dress.
Brother ! After you left, a group of acrobats came here. Your wife and me went to see the performance. As there was no male to escort us, I dressed as male. When we returned. We were so tired that we slept without changing.

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BUNKACHULA (The benefits of vows and codes) Hearing all this Bunkachula felt One day Bunkachula went to Ujjaini for theft in the palace. gratitude for the ascetic
At night he climbed up the top floor with the help the rope You are great, revered one !
tied to the Goh. The code given by you saved me from this misfortune. If not, I would have devastated myself
and lost everything.
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He reached the balcony of the room and peeped When she stood up and saw, she found inside from behind the curtain. It was the king's a man with strong and youthful body. In bedchamber and the queen was sleeping alone.
the moonlight his face was glowing with the aura of youth. She got attracted towards Bunkachula. She acted angry and asked -
Who are you?
From where have Oh ! There is
you come? someone in the
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I am a thief. I have come
to steal.
The sound of his footsteps awakened the queen.

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The queen said
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I am the queen of this kingdom. I like you. Come lets enjoy each other. I will give you a lot of wealth.

Always consider a queen to be
like your mother or
sister.
Filled with anger, the queen said - You are a fool. You're getting physical pleasure along with wealth. Why lose such an opportunity?
This made Bunkachula recall the third Bunkachula saidcode given by the ascetic.
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BUNKACHULA (The benefits of vows and codes) The furious queen said -
I am prepared Bunkachula had witnessed the
to die but I will results of his firmness in following If you don't agree to
never break of two vows. He thought - what I say I will call
my vow. the guards and get
This is the time of my you arrested. You
test. I will be firm on are sure to get
my vow, even if death penalty.
I lose my life.
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While this exchange was going on, the king was standing behind a curtain in the bedroom and listening.
The queen shouted to call the guards and put Bunkachula in prison.
Next day Bunkachula was produced in the court. The king asked -
Tell me the truth, why did you enter the palace and what were you
doing there?
Sire! I am a thief. I came to steal. Hearing my footsteps the queen woke up and got
me imprisoned.

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BUNKACHULA (The benefits of vows and codes) The king thought -
He summoned the queen and passed death sentence. He appears
Bunkachula joined his to be an upright person from palms and preyed
You are great some good family. He didn't
Bunkachula. Your reveal the queen's bad
Sire ! Please
generosity and good character to save my honour.
pardon the queen
nature shows that you It is the queen who is the
and kill me instead.
are from some noble offender, not him.
She is like my
family. Tell me the mother.
truth. Who you are?
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Bunkachula told the king his full story and added -
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Sire ! My father exiled me because of my habits of meat eating and stealing. Due to these bad habits I wandered from
place to place and ended up in this condition. Now I sincerely repent
for my past sins.
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BUNKACHULA (The benefits of vows and codes) You are the son of a
As you Bunkachula accepted the king's request and Kshatriya" and follow vows
say, sire! with great fanfare he was pronounced the and good conduct. I have no
But please crown prince. issue. I would like to make
pardon the you the heir of this kingdom.
queen first. Hail crown prince Do you accept?
Bunkachula!
The king forgave the queen.
Bunkachula started taking care of state affairs ethically.
The king thought -
One day the king of an adjoining kingdom attacked the border. Seeing the worried face of the king, Bunkachula said
Sire ! Please stop worrying. I will go and defeat the invading king. He will never even look in
our direction again.
He is fearless and brave. He is accomplished in acts of guile as well as force. He is sure to come
back a winner.
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Bunkachula took the army and pushed back the aggressor. The attacking king accepted defeat and went back.
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When Bunkachula was returning a soldier from the defeated army launched a poisonous arrow towards him.
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The arrow pierced Bunkachula's back.
Wounded Bunkachula reached the capital. The king at once called the doctors and started his treatment. However, by that time the poison had already spread in the body.
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Sire! The poison has spread in the prince's body. His condition is serious.
Doctor! There must be some antidote for this poison?
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Docter -
There is a cure, sire! But for that my medicine has to be given to him by mixing it in crow-meat. That will certainly cure him. Otherwise he is sure to die.
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Brother! There are exemptions in the vows for laymen.

Listening to what the doctor said, Bunkachula refused
The news spread all around the city. Some Jain Shravaks (lay followers) came and tried to persuade
I have taken a vow not to eat crow-meat. I will never eat that,
even if I lose my life. I am a follower of Jainism and cannot break a vow taken before an ascetic.
Unwavering on his vow, Bunkachula preferred to die instead of breaking his vow.
There are no exemptions in my vow. My resolve is unbreakable.
Finally the king sent for Jinadas, a scholarly senior Shravak from a nearby town, in order to persuade Bunkachula.
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Go and fetch Shravak Jinadas from the nearby town. Only he could convince the prince.
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BUNKACHULA (The benefits of vows and codes) On his way to Ujjaini, Jinadas saw some goddesses crying. He asked them -
What is the trouble? Why
are you crying ?
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We are goddesses from Saudharma
heaven. Our husband has reincarnated in the land of humans. Now Bunkachula is destined to be our
husband. But you are going to convince him to break the vow. When he breaks his vow he will have a low reincarnation and will not
come to be our husband. We will remain unmarried.
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Jinadas said -
O divine ones! Please don't cry. I will not convince him to
break his vow. I will do nothing that would block
his higher rebirth.
Jinadas proceeded to the palace in Ujjaini, went to Bunkachula and said -
O prince ! It is all right if death
consumes you, it is all right if poverty envelopes you, but never break the vow you have taken.
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BUNKACHULA (The benefits of vows and codes) O prince ! The time of Bunkachula replied with joy - You are right. Please give me your death is not far,
the ultimate vow. therefore you should
take Santhara
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Jinadas formally gave Bunkachula the vow of Santhara and returned to his town.
On the way he again came across those goddesses, still crying. Jinadas asked
What now? I did not persuade Bunkachula to
break his vow.
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You made him take Santhara vow. Now he is even more religious. Now he is going to reincarnate as a god in still higher Achyut heaven. We will still remain without a
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BUNKACHULA (The benefits of vows and codes)
After some time, observing his vows strictly Bunkachula died and reincarnated as a god in the Achyut heaven.
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In Champa lived two sons of two merchants. They were close friends and spent most of the time together. But their nature was completely opposite.
One day they went to Subhumibhag garden with courtesan Devadatta. After bath and meals they started moving around in the garden enjoying music and dance. Attached to the garden was an area, called Malukakachh, with dense bushes. During their wanderings they
came to Malukakachh. Disturbed by their arrival a peahen sitting there, flew up and sat on a tree branch. When the two friends saw the peahen flying they approached it. Under the tree they found two eggs. Each of them picked one egg and took it home.
One of them was of suspicious nature. He placed the egg with the eggs of a hen he already had so that the hen would hatch it along with its own eggs.
Due to his suspicious nature he would frequently go near the egg and think if the egg would be hatched or not, it would produce a chic or not. With this doubt in mind he would pick the egg, tap it and shake it near his ears. Due to this repeated handling the embryo within became lifeless and it failed to produce a chic.
The other friend who had faith gave the egg to the peacock keeper. At proper time the egg produced a chic. As it grew, the keeper trained it to dance and perform other tricks. Soon this peacock became famous in the city. This second friend was happy to see the performance of his peacock.
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