Emperor Vikramaditya Diwakar Chitrakatha 050 051 052

Author(s): Jinottamsuri, Shreechand Surana
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DIWAKAR CHITRA KATHA
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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA
Other than Shri Rama and Shri Krishna, the only one whom sovereign Indian history remembers as a founder and propagator of policy of justice and public welfare all over India is Emperor Vikramaditya.
The popular Indian calendar is named after Emperor Vikram. The current year being Vikram Samvat 2058 confirms the antiquity of Vikramaditya. Historians believe that the Vikram calendar started sometime around 56-57 BC. This was the most glorious and peaceful period of Emperor Vikramaditya's reign. He honoured scholars and was a scholar himself. He revered and respected all religions and their leaders.
Acharya Siddhasen Divakar was a contemporary of Emperor Vikramaditya. He finds a place in Jain history as an epoch maker scholar and author. He wrote many important books that rank highest in the fields of logic and philosophy. Acharya Siddhasen was a supporter of the radical and revolutionary thinking in Jainism. With his intellect and knowledge he amply promoted the Jain order. Influenced by his scholarship and strength of austerities, Emperor Vikramaditya became an ardent supporter of Jainism.
We are indebted to Vidvadratna Pravachan Prabhavak Acharya Shri Jinottam Surishvarji M. Sa, the successor of Pratishtha Shiromani Vidvad Varenya Acharya Shri Sushil Surishvarji M. Sa, who has kindly written this picture-story for us.
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EMPEROR
King Gandharvasen of Avanti had two sons-Bhartrihari and
Vikramaditya. After the death of their father, Bhartrihari became the king VIKRAMADITYA and Vikramaditva the crown prince. Bhartrihari was a learned and just king. He loved his younger brother very much and appreciated his intellect, justness and other virtues.
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One day Queen Anangasena, Bhartrihari's wife, insulted prince Vikramaditya. Hurt by this Vikram left home without telling anyone.
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When Bhartrihari came to know of this, he instructed his soldiers
V Annoyed by a minor
incident, my beloved younger brother has left the kingdom. Find him, pacify him and bring
him back
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I will leave this kingdom and
go faraway.
As you say, Sire !
rin spite of all their efforts the soldiers could not find Vikramaditya.

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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA One day while a gloomy Bhartrihari was sitting in Blessing the king, the Brahmin offered a fruit to the kinghis court, the guard came and informed
O provider of the
Respected
Brahmin ! Sire! A Bring the
people! I want to gift
From where Brahmin
this divine fruit to you. He poor Brahmin respect
who eats this fruit will miraculous wants to see fully. always remain young
fruit? you.
and healthy.
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Sire ! I had worshipped a goddess. She was pleased with me and blessed me with this fruit of immortality.
Why don't you eat it yourself?
Sire ! I suffer the misery of poverty. Why extend this miserable life ? Everyone will be benefitted if a benevolent king like you lives long. Please accept this fruit of
immortality and oblige.
| The king accepted the fruit and gave the Brahmin enough wealth to remove his poverty. May
Respected Brahmin ! the king be
Please accept these
gifts. victorious !
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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA
In the evening, on way to the palace Bhartrihari thought- On arriving in the palace Bhartrihari told the queen
Why eat this fruit of immortality myself. It would be good if
Darling! I want to see the flower of your youth always in bloom. May you remain untouched by old age and death.
I give it to my beloved queen.
The king took out the fruit concealed in his scarf and gave it to the queen
The queen said happilyGreat, my lord! How deep is your love for me. I will
eat it in the morning after my bath, etc.
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My lord! Why wish the impossible? Whose youth and life is eternal ?
Darling! This is the fruit of immortality. If you eat it you will never loose your beauty and youth. Here, eat it.

Next morning when the queen was about to eat the fruit, she checked herself
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How pleased my beloved city-commandant will be when I give this fruit to him?
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In the afternoon the city-commandant came. The queen gave him the divine fruit and said
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Darling! Here, eat this fruit of immortality and you will always remain young.
During the night the city-commandant went to his girl-friend and said
Darling! See,
I have brought the
fruit of immortality for you. If you eat it you will always be young and beautiful.
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Next day the woman came to the court. After greeting the king she said
O benefactor of masses! Your long life will benefit millions of people. Therefore, I want to gift this fruit of immortality to you.
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The city-commandant took the fruit home. What if I remain
young and my beloved turns old...? Why not let my beloved eat this fruit?
Next morning when she was about eat the fruit, the woman thought
What? How did she get this fruit?

This hateful profession is my fate. Why live longer and continue this profession? If a benevolent person like King Bhartrihari eats it, millions of people will be benefitted. I will gift it to the king.

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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA
The king looked wide-eyed at the fruit. The woman was alarmed.
Sire Have I
done
The woman
some
thing wrong?
The king sent the woman back after amply rewarding her. He went to the palace garden and sat down thinking under a tree
How strange is this world. No one truly loves anyone. All that is there is deception and
illusion.

Lord of the land! Please pardon me! The city-commandant loves me very much. He gave me this fruit.
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The king composed himself
No, nothing that matters. Tell me how you got this fruit? Did some deity give it to you?
The king understood everything. The whole scene appeared in his vision,
The king looked at the palace and thought
The queen dearer to me than my life loves another person. The person she has fallen for loves someone else. I was blinded by love and affection for so. long, today the queen has opened my eyes.
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With the fruit Bhartrihari came to the palace and asked the queen
Queen! What
did
you
do
with the fruit I gave you?
Sire! Please don't abandon us. Kindly don't leave us helpless and without, a master.
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My lord! I
ate it the
next
morning.
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The king showed the fruit to the queen and she started trembling. She was wet with sweat and felt dizzy.
King Bhartrihari took off his royal dress. He came down the stairs of the palace. The queen watched like a statue. The ministers and other people tried to stop their kingIn this world no one and every one is without a master. Each one's master exists within himself. I am going away just to find him. Please take good care of the kingdom.
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Queen!
Don't be afraid. I will not shout at you.
And the king threw the fruit out of the window into the garden,
This fruit increases the life of the body alone. I have found the path of immortality of the soul. Now I renounce everything and go to the jungle./ QUUS
By giving the fruit of immortality King Bhartrihari got the real fruit of immortality. Now he became Yogi Bhartrihari and started his meditation and austerities in caves in jungle.
The knowledge and experience Yogi Bhartrihari gained continues to guide the world through his renowned works Vairagya Shatak and Niti Shatak.

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On the other hand, after leaving Avanti, prince Vikramaditya thought
EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA Moving around he arrived at a community platform in a village. Numerous villagers were sitting there talking. Amongst them was also sitting a pundit. Vikram listened.
I have to travel around and conceal my identity to avoid recognition. I should move about in the
disguise of an Avadhoot Yogi.
Brother ! In my Bhartrihari w opinion the true
is the elder heir of Avanti is
brother. As Vikram. He has all long as he is the virtues of a 4
present, how
can Vikram Wertsso be the king ?
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And he disguised himself as an Avadhoot Yogi.
Vikram looked at that Brahmin and shouted
In state-craft seniority does not depend on age but
on brilliance. Vikram's brilliance
is unparalleled
This person with an appearance
of a villager seems to be very clever.
Alakh Niranjan!
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Hey! This appears to be some great
sage.
# The chant of Avadhoot mendicants which means 'invisible unblemished' or God.

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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA
They all got up and paid homage to the Avadhoot, who then asked the pundit
You appear to
be a pundit. What is 17 My name is
your name ? Matribhatt.
A villager informed about Matribhatt
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Indeed, his face reveals
all this.
Yogiji ! This is a great pundit. He knows astrology, ethics, religion and what not.
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Matribhatt also looked at the Avadhoot keenly
Matribhatt! What do you observe thus?
Nothing. I observe an invaluable gem covered with ash.
For the first time I see such handsome, brilliant
and strong yogi. He appears to be some great man disguised as an Avadhoot.
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Avadhoot's eyes sparkled with amusement. Matribhatt also laughed. The two silently recognized each other.
EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA

On their way they came across a hill. Matribhatt said
Friend! Look here, this is Rohan hill. There is a fissure here.
If some one utters 'Oh! God!' three times and throws a stone in it, the king of hills throws back a gem.
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When the Avadhoot resumed his journey, Matribhatt also went along. After exchange of views they both became fast friends. When the Avadhoot revealed his true identity, Matribhatt embraced him
He added
We are in dire need of money. Pick this stone
up and throw in.
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Friend! Your auspicious signs inform that one day you will grace the throne of Avanti.
Friend! To seek charity is a beggars job. I cannot do such a shameful act.
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Vikram ! We are in trouble. We urgently need money
EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA
With these words Vikram lifted a large stone and threw Wealth itself seeks it hard at the hill. But nothing came out of it. Just then
brave and hard Matribhatt uttered a fake cryworking individuals. I will get wealth by pounding
the hill.
Oh God! Oh God!
Oh God!
Vikram rushed to Matribhatt
The moment he got the news of his mother's death, Vikram touched his head and uttered in grief
Oh God! What has happened?
What is the matter Matribhatt? Why do you cry?
Friend! This villager informs that your mother, Queen Shrimati, has
expired.
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Beating his forehead Vikram uttered
EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA
Matribhatt saw that Vikram was genuinely crying for his mother's death. He placed his hand on Vikram's shoulder and said
Friend! There is
nothing in this world that I loved
more than my mother. Now that she has gone, how would I live...?
Friend! Compose yourself. Don't cry. Your mother is hale and hearty.
Look there.
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A gem was lying before Vikram.
Vikram picked up the gem and threw it away. He bunched his biceps and said
Vikram understood everything,
Oh ! yes. This was your trick to make me utter 'Oh God!' and get the gem from the hill.
Friend! These arms
have the power to bring the wealth of heavens on the earth.
Friend! You are, indeed, very brave. One day you are sure
to ascend to the throne of Avanti.
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If I become the king
I will make you, a clever and intelligent
person, a minister.
EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA
Friend! When people get wealth they forget their poor friends. Even Vasudev Shrikrishna
forgot Sudama.
Friend! Only time will tell that. Let's move, we have
to go far.
And the two friends resumed their journey.
One night while they were resting under a tree they heard the howl of a she-jackal. Alarmed Matribhatt stood up and listened carefully.
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Vikram asked
Friend!
What happened?
Don't you hear Hey! So you the faraway howl of al understand she-jackal ? Unlimited the language wealth is drifting in of animals
our direction.
Yes. The she-jackal tells that in the nearby river Tapti a corpse of a woman is drifting towards us. It has very costly ornaments on the body. Some lucky man may take the corpse out from the river and get all the wealth.
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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA
The jackal howled again
He added
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Friend ! Come,
let's get that wealth. It will be very useful
to us.
No! To snatch ornaments from a corpse is the work of a Chandal." I am a Kshatriya (martial clan), I cannot do
this work.
Wait! The she-jackal is again telling something
Matribhatt carefully listened.
What she says now?
The brave person standing here will become the king of Avanti within
a month
Friend ! I can't say what turn the wheel of future will take. But the prediction of a she-jackal cannot
be false.
Friend! You are very superstitious. I believe in my endeavour
alone.
This is impossible. My respected elder brother Bhartrihari holds the reign of the kingdom. How can I be the king while he is there?
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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA In the morning they entered a town and stayed in a boarding house. Many travellers came to pay homage when they saw an Avadhoot Yogi. Some people from Avanti informed
Avanti is in a very bad state
these days.
Why do you say that ? King Bhartrihari rules
there.
The news alarmed the Avadhoot; he asked
Why such inauspicious statement
that King Bhartrihari....?
No ! There is no king in Avanti at present. Avanti is without a ruler.
King Bhartrihari has renounced the world and retired into the jungle
for meditation.
And his younger brother Vikram ?
Prince Vikramaditya has also left. Nobody knows where he
has gone.
Now the throne
of Avanti will always remain unoccupied
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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA
Agni Vetaal (ghost) has occupied the empty throne. During the night the ghost
kills every new person ascending to the throne.
Why so ?
On hearing the news from Avanti the Avadhoot looked at Matribhatt. Shadows of anxiety appeared on their faces.
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They left the place and came out of the town. Vikram said
Matribhatt! Your prediction appears to be coming true. The news of
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Friend! It is your fate calling. Now you should go to Avanti.
I will not go alone. You must come along
No ! You should go alone now. I will come at a proper time. And, yes, don't forget me when you lom
become the king.
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Embracing Matribhatt the
Avadhoot bid farewell and left
for Avanti.
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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA The Avadhoot Yogi camped outside Avanti on the banks One day a messenger informed the chief of river Kshipra. Whoever came there and saw the yogi. minister Buddhisagarpaid him homage and listened to his discourse. Soon
Sire ! A Yogi has camped large crowds started gathering at the discourse of the
on the banks of Kshipra yogi and spent some time with him
river. He is very brilliant. Respected saint,
His voice speaks wisdom, your speech Brother, it is
He is very great. enlightened me. our duty to guide
Is it so ? Then people.
I also must go to pay my respect.
The minister went alone to see the Yogi. Vikram The Avadho said againrecognized him. Without asking he spoke
Minister ! You appear to DYO
What! The yogi y be haunted by some serious Come
(knows my name ? problems of the state ? Some minister
Then, with his Buddhisagar
ghost has occupied yogic powers he
the throne of Avanti. must also be aware of my
Isn't it true ? worries?
Great yogi !
Your wisdom is great.
You know everything
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You are wise and know everything. King Bhartrihari has renounced
the kingdom. Prince Vikramaditya has
run away.
Did you search for Vikram ?
We have carefully
searched every part of the land but
couldn't find the prince.
Did you try
to crown some other Kshatriya
born ?
We crowned Shripati, a Kshatriya-born from this very
family. The ceremonies went throughout the day. In the night he went into the palace to sleep. In the morning on opening the doors of his room he was found dead.
Who killed him?
Didn't you try to crown some other person ?
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A ghost named
Agni Vetaal has occupied the vacant
throne. He visits the palace during the night. He creates disturbance and does not allow anyone to sit on
the throne.
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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA
We did that. But he also had the same fate.
Whoever sits on the throne of Avanti enjoys
the celebrations all day, but at night the evil Vetaal kills the king. No one can
conquer him.
O great yogi !
Everyone is scared of death. No one is ready to wear this crown
of thorns.
O king of yogis ! Whole Malav state is terrified. Please provide some
solution.
Put some brave and courageous Kshatriya on the throne.
Alright, come to me tomorrow.
Next day the chief minister came to the yogi who was sitting in meditation. After some time he opened his eyes.
Minister! Generally an Avadhoot has no interest in a kingdom. However, out of my feelings of welfare and protection of the people, I can control that evil ghost if the council of ministers of Avanti requests me.
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The minister was happy to hear these words. He bowed his head at the feet of the yogi and said politely
Lofty is your feeling
of public welfare. Please save Avanti. I will go and bring
the council of ministers to you.
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Next day minister Buddhisagar came to the yogi along with the council of ministers. All the ministers requested the yogi to save Avanti. The yogi said
I have two conditions
1. I will occupy the throne dressed as a yogi. 2. The day Vikramaditya is found
I will hand over the kingdom to him and go.
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We agree.
During the day Avadhoot Yogi attended the court, listened to the problems of the people, discussed with ministers and administered justice. In the evening he returned to his hut to sleep. One day the ministers jointly requested
Alright, as you wish.
Yogiraj! It doesn't
look nice that the ruler of Avanti sleeps alone
in a hut. Please live in the palace.
Next day the coronation ceremony was organized. Avadhoot Yogi was seated on the throne. People started talking
In the evening the yogi returned to his hut on the river bank and slept.
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See the irony of fate. One king has abandoned the state and become a yogi. And another yogi is becoming a king.
Next evening the king gave instructions
I will stay in the palace. For a yogi palace and hut
are same.
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As you say, Sire!
Arrange to decorate the main road from my bedroom right up to
the city gate
The instructions were followed at once. Perfumed water was sprinkled all over the road. Flowers were spread. Incense sticks were burnt. Trays filled with sweets, fruits and dry fruits were placed all along the road.

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The palace was decorated like the Diwali night. At night the Avadhoot Yogi went alone in the bedroom to sleep.
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At midnight there was a loud whoop and everyone was terrified. Then a cloud of smoke covered the palace.
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All around the palace guards with alert swords were on watch.
Whooping and hissing Agni Vetaal ghost entered the palace and crashed straight into the king's bedroom.
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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA The Avadhoot king was waiting for the ghost. He At this the Avadhoot also drew his sword. got up and said=
If that is what you No! I will be
want beware. Get O king of ghosts! satisfied only
ready to bear the So much offerings of by accepting
thrust of my sword. food ware placed outside you as an the palace to satisfy your
offering. hunger. Have you not
had your fill?
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Vetaal and Avadhoot had a long and fierce duel Vetaal got flustered with Avadhoot's thrusts. Soon he said, with swords. Slowly Vetaal got tired
(I have faced such
Stop, friend! You are o brave and courageous indeed very brave. person for the first
I was, in fact, time. There is a chance that he
testing you. may kill me.
Alright, if you want friendship I extend
my hand.
Here rascal! Face this!
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Vetaal informed him
Now I, Agni Vetaal ghost, am the protector of Avanti state. Work for the welfare of the people without any worries. Just continue your daily offerings of food.
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Vetaal and Avadhoot talked all night.
Be quick. It will be night soon and Vetaal is about to come.

Now every evening perfumes, flowers, dry-fruits and sweets were placed on the road from the city gate to the palace to welcome the ghost.
Yes, brother! We must place
In the morning the Avadhoot got up and came out. People were surprised to see him alive. They showered praise on him.
This Avadhoot
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Yogi has miraculous powers. He is very brave.
everything in order.
Otherwise he will get angry.
Vetaal came everyday and returned contented after eating Lall the food.
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Indeed, that is why
a ghost like
Vetaal failed to harm him.
Victory be to the Avadhoot king!
One day the Avadhoot asked Vetaal
Friend!
Please tell me
my life-span.

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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA
Vetaal wrote. Vikram saw it and said
Friend ! Two zeros with one doesn't
look nice. Either make it 99 or 101.
Write and show me.
Vetaal laughed loud
Ha! Ha! O king ! That is impossible. What to say of me when even Indra" does not have the power
to alter the life-span even by one second.
Is it so ? Then how did you kill so many
kings ?
I did not kill anyone.
The fact is that at my loud whoop they died of fear on
their own.
The Avadhoot and Vetaal came to the garden chatting.
It does not matter. We two friends combined become like fifty two
braves. Let's leave it at that.
During the third quarter of the night Vetaal left and the Avadhoot returned to his bed.
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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA Next day around midnight Vetaal came hissing in anger
O rascal ! You
have deceived me after a promise
of friendship. Tricked a friend ?
What trick ? I have done
nothing.
Today you have neither placed plates full
of dry-fruits and sweets nor spread perfumes and flowers to welcome me ?
Then get ready for a duel. I will at once send you to the other world.
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The hard earned wealth of the public is not to be
wasted thus.
Idiot ! When you can neither add nor subtract even one second from my
life, where from would you get the power even to scratch me ? Here, take it !
At these words from Vikram, Vetaal understood Vikram's cunning. He said
So ! That is why you asked me about your life-span yesterday. Friend! You are, indeed,
very clever
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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA
Vetaal added
Friend! Before your courage and smartness I accept my defeat. I would be pleased to have you as a friend. From this day we are friends as equals.
Friend ! If you are pleased with me you should promise that
this friendship will never break. Whenever I invoke you, you will at once come and do what I request.
As you wish. Now I will take your leave. Whenever you call me, I will come.
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With these words Vetaal disappeared.
Vikramaditya, disguised as Avadhoot, devoted all his time to public welfare. The fame of his astonishing justness, morality, scholarship and courage spread far and wide.
One day the chief minister requested to the Avadhoot kingO Yogiraj ! What you are doing for the people of Avanti is unmatched. Now we have one
more wish.
Brother! The
Yes, brother ! Avadhoot king has / The king is very wiped all our tears.
just. He loves Happiness has
the people as reached every /
his children. household
What do you want now ?
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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA
Yes! Yogiraj! Please do this much at least for the grace of the throne.

Please discard this Avadhoot garb and accept a dress suitable for a king.
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One day someone informed Matribhatt
Next day the Avadhoot formally put on the crown after adorning himself in the royal dress and ornaments. The whole state celebrated the occasion.
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Is it so? Then I must go to Avanti.
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Alright! As you wish.
greet the king of Avanti, friendly rulers came with gifts.
Avanti is celebrating the coronation of an Avadhoot king.

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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA
Matribhatt came to Avantito greet the king. When he saw his friend coming, the Avadhoot king got up and embraced him.
Vikramaditya introduced Matribhatt- A
This is my friend and well-wisher. He is a scholar of politics, religion, astrology and many other subjects. He is a highlw accomplished
wise man.
Congrats, friend!
Come Matribhatt, welcome.
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Matribhatt addressed the assembly
No ! He is Vikramaditya,
the son of king Gandharvasen and younger brother of Nking Bhartrihari.
Courtiers and citizens ! Your king is famous as Avadhoot king. Do you know
who he is?
Avadhoot Yogi !
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What? Vikramaditya
That is why he is so brave.
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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA
In the assembly people started jumping and dancing with joy,
Queen mother Shrimati also got the news
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Avadhoot king is none else
but your son Vikram.
Hail King Vikramaditya !
Take me to Vikram at once
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The mother kissed the forehead of the son and said
Queen mother rushed to the assembly Vikramaditya fell at his mother's feet. The mother embraced her son. Their eyes brimmed with tears of love.
Vikram ! You have changed a lot and made me suffer much.
No, mother! I am the same Vikram whom you carried in your arms and moved around. You fed me with your own hands. No matter where I lived,
you were never far from my memory.
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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA Then seeking his mother's blessing. Vikram After that Vikram recalled his promise and announcedsaid
Minister Buddhisagar is the
King Vikramaditya ! Mother! I will
chief minister of this kingdom. look after this
Live long life.
But as he has grown old I am kingdom consi
Minister
appointing my young friend
Matribhatt ! Live dering it to be the
Matribhatt as the joint chief long life
minister. He is my true boon of your
companion, associate and blessings.
advisor from my bad days.
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Under the rule of chief minister Matribhatt and majestic King Vikramaditya the people of Avanti prospered and flourished. One day Matribhatt came to Vikramaditya with some dignitaries
So, from a biped you want to turn me to
a quadruped !
Sire ! Till date the throne of the
queen remains unoccupied. If this throne is also filled,
the joy of the people will have
no bounds.
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Hey ! What is
the matter? What complaint
you all have brought today?
Sire ! It is a complaint as well as request.
They broke into a laughter.
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Then Vikram asked Matribhatt
Have you
seen some able and virtuous match suitable for the throne of Avanti ?
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Yes, sire! Minister Buddhisagar and I have just returned seeing such a girl. Kamalavati, daughter

Vikramaditya gave his consent.
of king Vairi Singh of Lakshmipur, is a perfect match for you. See.
RAMADIT
May the king be victorious.
I accept
your decision.
The king carefully saw the picture.
Yes! From the picture the appears looks to be calm and serene and can be the queen of Avanti.
At an auspicious moment the king was ceremoniously married to Kamalavati.
After that many other kings made their relations intimate with King Vikramaditya by marrying their daughters to him. Kamalavati became the chief queen consort.
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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA One day while enjoying an outing in a garden
Memories of Vikramaditya thought of his elder brother king Bhartrihari.
my elder brother He got lost in his memories.
Bhartrihari haunt IND
me. Where and
how is he?! My lord! What
am eager to is it? Why all of
see him. a sudden you are sad?
My lord! Why not ask your friend Vetaal ?
He knows everything.
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The king invoked VetaalYes, sire ! What
is your command?
Agni vetaal closed his eyes for two minutes. Then said
He is deeply involved in his rigorous austerities
in a cave on a faraway mountain. Please sit on my shoulder, I will
take you there. Alright,
w enn let's go.
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Where is my brother yogi Bhartrihari?
I want to see him.
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Taking Vikram on his shoulder Vetaal flew towards the cave.
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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA Soon Vetaal brought Vikramaditya to a dark cave and placed him before a meditating yogi. Seeing Vikram all of a sudden Bhartrihari asked
Come Vikram!
Brother ! I have come What brings
to fetch you. The throne you here suddenly ?
of Avanti awaits your How are arrival. Please give you?
Avanti a ruler.
The yogi smiled
Vikram! There is no question of accepting
again the pleasures that I have discarded
like vomit.
Even after Vikram's repeated requests Bhartrihari refused firmly
Mundane pleasures appear worthless to one who has gained
spiritual bliss.
Dejected Vikram said
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Please grace the land of Avanti at least with the touch
of your feet.
A yogi is ever wandering like
a river and wind. If and when
there is an opportunity I will see.
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Vikram paid homage to Bhartrihari and returned.
While wandering, one day yogi Bhartrihari came to Avanti. The people of Avanti paid their homage and attended his sermon. Vikramaditya requested him to stay in Avanti permanently. Yogi Bhartrihari said-'O king ! Like a river, the life of saints and yogis is ever devoted to the welfare of people.' The great yogi preached morality and religion to the king and his people before he returned to the jungle,
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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA
When he became the king of Avanti, Vikramaditya first of all made plans for public welfare and development of art, literature and commerce. He kept no limits on expenditure to remove ignorance and poverty of the people. Soon Avanti became a prosperous state.
The king welcomed the yogi
One day while King Vikramaditya was in his court, a yogi entered.
May the king of kings be victorious !
You are wel come, Yogiraj! Please accept my greetings
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Sire ! I have brought this
gem-fruit for you.
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The yogi left after presenting the fruit.
WAT VAVAUD) The king asked minister Buddhisagar
Who was this yogi?
The yogi came everyday at a fixed time, presented a fruit and returned. One day when the yogi was offering the fruit, a monkey snatched it and ran away.
Hey ! Grab it. How did it enter ?
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Sire! I don't
know much about him. I have only heard that this yogi lives on the bank of river Kshipra and practices
Tantra.
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When the monkey, perched on a wall and cut the fruit, a gem came out and fell before the king. Its glitter filled the court.
O King! Fruit begets
fruit.

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Oh! It appears to be a gem. Is it an illusion?
So, what fruit do you expect from me? Tell me how can I help you?
O greatest, most courageous and best among men ! I want to perform a ritual practice to acquire a golden-man. There are obstacles of ghosts and demons in that practice.
The yogi explained
King of kings! This is, indeed, a gem. As the fruit contains this gem it
is called gem-fruit.
But Yogiraj ! Why do you give this fruit to me?
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You are all powerful. You could help me accomplish my goal by becoming my assisting practiser.
The yogi addedO king! When my mission is accomplished I will gift you the goldenman I acquire. Like Kuber, the god of wealth, you will be enormously wealthy.

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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA
The king thought
The yogi is, indeed, > amazing. If I get the golden-man I will be able to remove all problems of my
people.
The yogi said
Sire ! On the fourteenth night of this dark half of the month, please put on a clean dress and stand
outside the palace. My black horse will come on the gate and take you to the right spot. Beware, no one should accompany
you otherwise the ritual could fail.
Sire ! No one on this earth is as brave as you. With your help I will succeed in my mission.
The king promised to help the yogi.
Explaining thus the yogi left.
In the evening while the king was strolling on the roof top, Agni Vetaal appeared.
Sire ! Why did you promise to help the yogi ? He is very cunning and guileful.
In this ritual a perfect man with thirty two virtues has to be
sacrificed.
Brod
What harm can he do to me ?
Oh ! That is why he invites me?
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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA
AFTER TWELVE DAYS It is the fourteenth of
the dark fortnight. The yogi is preparing for his Yes, Sire ! That ritual in his hermitage in the jungle. is why he has called)
Today I will acquire you alone.
gold power. I will become
the richest and the most Friend! I am not alone
powerful man of the world.
I have sent a black horse as long as you are with
to bring Vikram. He me like my shadow.
must be coming....
Vetaal explained the yogi's conspiracy to Vikram.
Then, the horse arrived along with Vikram. The yogi said
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King! It's already late.
Anyway, you follow
me.
King ! You become my assisting practiser. I will chant mantras. At that time, you protect this yagna against attacks from ghosts and
demons.
Yogiraj! What do you want me to do?
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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA
Vikram got ready and stood in front of the yagna-pyre. The Yogi said
O king! You
have to remain within this protective vermilion circle.
I will chant the mantras and you should follow my instructions.
King! Take this mantra-charged sword in your hand and stand in attention.
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appears to be the corpse.
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With the sword in his hand Vikram went to the cremation ground. He saw the corpse hanging on a banyan treeJan
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The yogi continued mantra chanting. Vikram stood alert with the sword in his hand. The yogi said
King! The Mahakaal cremation ground is nearby. A corpse hangs on a banyan tree there. Go and get it. Don't utter a word otherwise the corpse will return to the tree.
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He took the corpse on his shoulder and started back. Suddenly the corpse laughed
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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA A wise sage told his disciples
I want to travel around and see what kind people live where?
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Pleased with the devotion of the villagers, the sage blessed the villagers when he left

May your village be destroyed and
you scatter in all directions.
The sage came to a village with his disciples. The villagers heartily welcomed the sage. Elders, youth and children all attended the sage with devotion all the time V
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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA The group of sages came to another village. The The sage blessed these villagers villagers abused the sages
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as well
May you be Are you not
happy here. May ashamed of
your village begging in spite of
prosper. being healthy and strong ? Get out of our village.
Concluding the story the Vetaal within the corpse said
The blessing by The sage blessed the sage was absolutely the good people correct. Wherever they go with destruction good people do good to and the bad people others and bad people with prosperity. Tell
spread evil. That is why it me king Vikram!
is right that good people
scatter to different villages Was it right
and bad people remain confined to one village.
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What you say is correct, Vikram ! But you have broken your vow of silence
Therefore, I go,
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With these words the corpse returned to the tree.
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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA Vikram went to the tree again and carried the At last Vikram came to the yogi with the corpse. corpse back. Once again the corpse told a story
The yogi uttered angrilyand in excitement Vikram replied. The corpse
O king! Why are again returned to the tree. This continued till the 25th story when Vikram remained silent. Agni
you so late? Anyway Vetaal appeared
be ready now. Friend ! It was I who told you the 25 stories to pass time. You are in trouble. I will be with you but invisible. Be careful. The yogi will bluff you and try to throw you
in the fire.
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Explaining all this the Vetaal disappeared.
The yogi followed the king and extended his hand to push the king into the fire
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go around the
pyre.
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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA Alert Vikram suddenly turned and pushed the unsuspecting yogi into the fire.
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had sown.
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The yogi fell into the fire and started burning.
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Suddenly a golden-man emerged from the fire
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your virtues. Put me safe in your KYYXOXYYYYYYY treasury. During the day cut me as much as you want from my lower limbs. During the night I will grow back to normal. Thus you will always have an unending
stock of gold. O Golden-man ! promise to spend all the wealth you bless me with
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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA One day while Vikramaditya was sitting in his court, an aged stranger came
I convey my greetings to the brave King Vikramaditya, the king of
kings.
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Every one in the court looked at this stranger with curiosity. The king asked
Tell me gentleman, where from do you come and what for?
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Sire! I am a globetrotter. I came to
Avanti and took this opportunity to visit your court.
The king was curious
Gentleman ! This world is full of astonishing
things. Have you also come across something/
strange?
The visitor took out a beautiful picture and placed
it before the king Yes! This is the picture of Sukomala, the daughter
of king Mahipal of Pratishthanapur. Her beauty is unparalleled. Besides being an accomplished artist she has many virtues including wisdom. intelligence and courage. But.. A
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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA
Disappointed with this O king! She has
I nature of his daughter the a vice that veils king has made a house for all her virtues.
her in a garden outside She is a man
the city. hater. She hates mere mention of a man. She orders
murder when she sees even a shadow of man.
Gentleman ! Do you know why she has
so much hatred for men ?
Sire ! She has acquired the memory of past six
births. That is the reason àversion and hatred for man have
possessed her.
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And the visitor told everything about Sukomala in detail.
The visitor turned into a handsome god. The king| got up and bowed before him
The king offered the old man one lac gold coins as gift. The old man raised his hand
DOXA What is this?
Here, O king! Please accept
this gift of seventy million
gold coins from me.
O divine one! Why did you come
to this world?
AVAUX
So king! I had heard
your praise in the heavens. I have come to see that with my own eyes. Please seek some boon from me.
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Divine one! There is nothing that I don't have,
and I have no craving for more.
EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA
O king! Beholding the divine is never without a boon. Take this divine tablet.
When the god left, the king said to Matribhatt
I want all information

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Within two days Matribhatt collected all information
Sire! In your state there are two courtesans named Madana and Kaamkeli. They are expert singers and dancers. Their sister Roopshri lives in Pratishthanapur and is the dance teacher of Sukomala.
about princess Sukomala and how to get her.
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This is a disguising tablet. Put it in your mouth properties? and you will be disguised
What are its
as you desire.
The god left after giving the tablet.
It appears that time is ripe for shattering of Sukomala's
ego.
Alright, we will do what we want with their,
help.

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Three days later, one night Vikramaditya, Vetaal, Matribhatt, Madana and Kaamkeli left for Pratishthanapur in fast moving chariots.
They are my fast friends Vikrama, Vetaala, and Bhatta. Vikrama is an expert dancer and singer and these two are expert musicians.
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The five arrived at the outskirts of Pratishthanapur. As soon as they came near Sukomala's garden they heard a thundering sound Vetaal! What
is this? Look! Who is that?
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The five women went to Rupashri's residence. Madana introduced them
So we should
now disguise ourselves.
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You all are welcome. Please take rest. I am going to the princess to give dance lessons/
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With the help of the divine tablet they turned into women.
Coming to the palace Rupashri informed SukomalaPrincess! Five dancers from the court of King Vikramaditya are my guests today. They all are experts in their fields.
She is Marjari Devi, the guardian of Sukomala's palace, sitting on the roof. Now that she has seen us males, she is informing Sukomala. On getting her command she will kill us all.

Is it so ? Let
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Rupashri took her five guests to the palace. Madana and Kaamkeli danced there and Vikrama sang. Sukomala said
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Great Vikrama ! Your voice is as beautiful as you are. From now on you should live with me.
Gradually Sukomala and Vikrama became fast friends.

I have acquired the memory of my past six births. In each one of them men deceived me and caused me pain. There is no being more cruel, harsh and selfish than man.
Please tell me how man deceived you. Let me also know.
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One day Vikrama sang prayers for Shankar, Vishnu, Rishabh, Neminath and Parshvanath. After the song Sukomala said
O princess! Why do you hate man so much? Man is the leading performer in this creation.
Friend! Why do you utter names of males before me? The moment I hear names of men I get angry. Every part of my body burns with hatred.
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Sukomala told the story of her past six births
Six births before, I was the wife of a merchant named Dhan. Although rich, the. merchant was stingy. Once I gave a Damadi [a coin of smallest denomination at that time] to a beggar. The merchant turned red with anger and beat me up. I had fractures and bruises all over. The miser neither gave me medicine nor food. I died of hunger and thirst in extreme pain.

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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA In next birth I became queen
In third birth I was a doe in the of a king. He had another queen,
Malayachal forest. There also when Kalavati. She always spoke
I was pregnant my selfish and cruel against me to the king. At her
A mate wounded me with his sharp behest the cruel and love-blind
horns and left me bleeding. king tortured me all my life.
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In the fourth birth I became a goddess. Even in that birth the god I loved always neglected, insulted and tortured me.
In the fifth birth I was the wife of a Brahmin. He was very sinful and evil. One auspicious day when he cooked prohibited food and was about to eat I tried to explain him—"My lord! Think for a moment. It is an auspicious day. Please do not commit the great sin of eating prohibited food during the night." In rage he held my hair and threw me in fire.
In the sixth birth I was a she-parrot. I was nursing two chicks when there was a forest fire. I asked my mate—“My lord! We should at once fly with our chicks to some safe place. Each one of us can carry one chick. But the parrot was so cruel and selfish that he wounded me with his beak and flew away. I and my two chicks turned to ashes.
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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA
Sukomala sighed and said
My mind is set afire the moment I look at the face of a man. I at once get him cut
to pieces with a sword.
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birth man has deceived me and tortured me. That is the reason every pore of my body spits aversion and hatred for
all men.
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Vikrama said sympathizing
O princess ! Indeed, man has treated you cruelly. The feelings of aversion and hatred are natural reactions
to that.
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After that all the five dancers rode a chariot to Rupashri's house.
One day Rupashri said
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Vikrama has become an inseparable friend of Sukomala. She gets unhappy if she doesn't
see Vikrama.
Yes ! Now she avoids talking to anyone else.
A few days later Vikrama said to Madana and Kaamkeli
Vetaala will take you two to Avanti. V will stay here for the time
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NEXT NIGHT In the garden at the back of the palace there is an ancient temple. There is a large courtyard in front of it The courtyard is surrounded by Ashoka, Champak and other trees. In the moonlit night three Vidyadhars# are dancing in the courtyard. The priest sees them performing.
Oh! It is an astonishing seen. Vidyadhar gods are dancing here. I should at once inform the king.
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The Vidyadhars performed before the king. The king was enchanted at the performance. He said

O King! We dance only in solitude, not in public.
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The priest brought King Shalivahan. The Vidyadhars flew into the sky when they saw the king. Shalivahan called
O Vidyadhar gods! Please
stop. Why did you fly away. Please show your enchanting dance otherwise I will kill myself.
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The Vidyadhars came down at the king's call.
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O king! I hate all women. Hatred erupts in me the moment I see a
woman. And in
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Is that so ? I promise you that there will be no
woman in my court.
EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA All right. King ! the king made a public Tomorrow there is a Remember your announcements
sus' dance performance by
Vidyadhars in the court. promise. I will come
The Vidyadhar hates tomorrow to
women; therefore, only perform.
men will be admitted
On hearing the announcement Sukomala thought
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What a coincidence. I hate men-folk and the Vidyadhar hates women
folk. Has he been tormented by women ? I will certainly go and
see the dance.
Next day Sukomala in male disguise joined the audience. The court was packed. One Vidyadhar started music and the other two danced. The audience clapped.
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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA After the performance King Shalivahan asked
Woman is the Vidyadhars
embodiment of
deception, cruelty, O Vidyadhars! Why
harshness and all do you hate women
that is evil. so much ?
O Vidyadhar! On what basis you state that ? Woman is, in fact, an image of compassion, love
and sweetness.
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Not at all! I have the experience of my last six births to back what
I say.
Let's hear what is that experience...
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The Vidyadhar told the story of his past six births that was exactly opposite of Sukomala's story. He then added
O king ! In all my six births women have deceived me, behaved
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On hearing the Vidyadhar's story Sukomala sitting in male disguise uttered with anger
You tell a lie. It was you who killed me in the birth as a merchant. As king you exiled me. As Brahmin you threw me in fire. And you are that deceitful and selfish parrot who flew away leaving his mate and
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King! If I am a liar just ask her what happened of those two chicks who burnt to death with her...?
King! These two are the chicks that were burnt to death with me in that forest fire. Here also they were born as my sons.
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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA
It is possible that I have not recalled incidents from my past birth correctly. If that is so, my hatred for men-folk is wrong. I have, committed a mistake.
Sukomala was at a loss to answer this question. She said
Father! How do I know that? But ask this scoundrel what happened to those tiny chicks?
Yes! It is true. We two were burnt alive as parrots in our last birth. We have reincarnated as his sons. Our mother had flown away leaving us burning alone.
She thought further
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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA Sukomala was in a disturbed state of mind. She said Amazed Shalivahan asked What is this
Yes, father ! | Father! It was my mistake.
Daughter!
will condone my Now I would like to marry this
mistakes by woman-hater, my husband
doing? Do you really
marrying him. of six births.
want to marry
Doesn't he hate this person? women just
Ro because of me? How come this
sudden transformation ?
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King Shalivahan said to the Vidyadhar
O Vidyadhar ! You have
obliged me by making my daughter change her attitude. Please marry her now and relieve me of
my worries.
The Vidyadhar refused for some time but in the end agreed. At an auspicious moment the two were married. King Shalivahan said after blessing the couple O divine person ! Please stay for
Sire ! some time in my
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It is night and three persons are sitting in a garden talking After spending some more happy days Vikram, disguised as a Vidyadhar, thought
Sire ! You have cleverly accomplished your mission by transforming yourself as a Vidyadhar.
Yes, friend! Now that this mission is over, I am worried about Avanti. Please proceed there soon and take charge of the state. I will stay here some more.
Matribhatt and Vetaal returned to Avanti.
Vikram thought of a serious excuse and said to Sukomala
Darling! It is essential for me to go to my place for some time. I promise you that very soon I will return and take you along.
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One night Vikram went to the back door of the palace and wrote about his true identity.
When Sukomala reads this verse she will know my true identity.
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Now that Sukomala is pregnant, this is the right time to go to Avanti.
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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA In due course Sukomala gave birth to a
Gradually Dev Kumar grew. He attended beautiful son. When King Shalivahan saw the school and mastered all arts. One day a child he said
friend taunted him Daughter ! This child is exactly like his
Father N Vidyadhar father.
You claim to be When Therefore, we will he
very clever and brave. will call him see his
Tell me the name of Dev Kumar. father?
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about him.
Mother ! Please don't be sad. Rest
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Oh! This means that my father is the ruler of Avanti.
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Dev Kumar came and told everything to his mother. Getting blessings from King Shalivahan and Sukomala, Dev Kumar left for Avanti alone.
Is your father the king of Avanti? Let's go there at
once.
No, mother! Father has cheated you. I will also. use bluff to meet him. I will see that you meet him with all due honour.
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Roaming around, Dev Kumar came to a courtesan named Kaali. He placed a lot of money before her and said,
Kaali ! I need your help and not your body. Just give
me all information about the city and I will make you rich.
Dev Kumar rested during the night and in the morning asked

At which floor does the royal couple sleep? Tell me how to reach there?
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Enduring all hardships of the journey he arrived at Avanti.
All right, my lord! I will tell you whatever you ask me. You may make yourself at home here.
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The royal couple sleeps at the seventh floor. The way to the palace is through the garden.
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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA When Vikramaditya reached his palace in the
During the second quarter of night Dev Kumar evening, Agni Vetaal came and said
employed his power to turn invisible and entered
the palace. First he silently paid respect to Sire! I am going to divine
parentsislands to attend some
Father ! I am using this divine celebrations.
miraculous power just to Please don't summon
introduce myself. Please me for two months.
pardon me. Alright, friend!
Bon voyage.
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After that he took the queen's jewel box.
After bidding goodbye to Vetaal the king went to Ibed. With his miraculous power he came straight to Kaali's house. When Kaali saw so much ornaments she uttered with surprise
Next day there was great commotion in the palace
Oh God! From where you got so many
ornaments ?
Silence !
These ornaments belong to queen Kalavati. Keep
them safe.
Theft in the palace ! Queen's jewel box is
missing.
(Who could be such reckless
thief?
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Vikramaditya called an emergency meeting of officers
This must be some highly reckless and guileful thief. He challenges the power of the state by stealing from
the palace.
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Kaali informed Dev Kumar
Did you hear! The chief of the city guards has accepted the challenge to catch the thief within three days. Spies are searching
every street. Be careful where you go,

EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA
Thanks!I
will see.
Sire! No matter how reckless the
thief is, rest assured I will catch him within three days.
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Around midnight on the third day a traveller with a sling-pole stopped the chief of guards on the street
Mama I Mama! Please stop.
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Alright, but if you fail to catch the thief within three days you will get the
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Mama! This is your nephew Shyamal.
Bad news, Mama! You never know what the king may do. He could confiscate. all your wealth and destroy your family.
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Hey Shyamal! When did you return) from pilgrimage? Why your voice seems to have changed?
What should I do, nephew?
EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA
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Shyamal went to the chief's house with a guard. The guard told the chief's
wife
Nothing that matters. Fatigue of a long travel. But Mama! Why do you appear so sad and dejected. Isn't all well with you?
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Mama! In the dark of the night you should hide all your wealth at a safe place.
Nephew! Nothing is well. A sword hangs over my head. Three days have passed and I have yet to catch the thief. In the morning the king will punish me instead of the thief.
Nephew! I am on guard-duty and can't leave. Please go and do this for me.
The chief conveys that you should send all your wealth to some secret place with Shyamal. What happens tomorrow is uncertain?
The chief's wife gave all the valuables, ornaments and cash to Shyamal.
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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA Shyamal brought all the wealth to Kaali's house. In the morning the chief of guards returned home.
His wife said Here keep all
During the night this wealth. I am
Oh God!
Shyamal took all taking rest now.
Something is
our wealth for safe You should bring
keeping but he is
wrong. all news from the
yet to return. city to me.
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When Shyamal did not come even till noon, the chief's
When the chief came out of the house he found wife was worried
the sling-pole and Shyamal's dress lying near the It is noon time but Shyamaly 1 gate. has not returned. I am
'It appears that disguised as getting nervous.
Shyamal, the same cunning thief has swindled me too. Oh! We have lost everything.
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The chief went to King Vikramaditya and told everything
Sire! The thief has punished the police
He is very cunning chief. The cunning thief
and courageous, has eloped with all
not just an ordinary my wealth.
thief.
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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA This way who ever took the challenge of On the king's instructions an announcement was catching the thief was robbed by the thief. No. made one could catch the thief. At last the ministers
Citizens of Avanti listen advised the king
carefully. A thief is harassing the Sire ! The thief is, Such person can
whole city. Whoever catches the indeed, very cunning not be controlled
thief and brings before the king will and courageous. He with deceit and
be awarded half the kingdom. possesses some
power. We will have miraculous powers as well.
to employ diplomatic skill.
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Dev Kumar said to Kaali
Kaali went and touched the drum. The soldiers presented him before the king. Minister Buddhisagar said
Do you hear, Kaali ? It is now your salvation time. Go touch the drum and present
me before the king.
Misfortune never comes
alone. We are already deep in infamy for our failure to catch the thief, and now a courtesan could become master of half the kingdom....
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Minister!
Compose yourself. Let's first give her a
hearing.
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The king asked the courtesan
Where is the thief? How
will you get him caught ?
EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA
The king arranged for decorated chariots and a band. In one chariot sat courtesan Kaali with the stolen goods and in the other sat Dev Kumar. Large crowds gathered on streets and houses to see the strange thief. When people saw him they uttered
Is he the thief ? No ! He appears to be some prince. It seems that driven by her greed for half the kingdom, the courtesan
has trapped him.
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Sire ! I know where the thief is but I need good
chariots and a band to bring
him here.
Dev Kumar entered the court and greeted
King Vikramaditya,
the king of kings, please accept homage
from Dev Kumar.
He can't be a thief. I feel like hugging him. How lovable, beautiful and radiant
he is!
Who are you young man ? Did you commit all these acts of theft? If yes, why ? And now why do you surrender
yourself?
Sire! Stealing was not my purpose. I only wanted to meet you after a display of my strength and
wisdom.
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What for?
Why did you want to meet me?
EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA
Sire! You are a Vidyadhar who knows his past six births. With your wisdom you converted a man-hater woman and married her. It should not be difficult for you to know a few things about me?
Vikramaditya hugged Dev Kumar and made him sit on the throne. Tears of joy brimmed every eye in the court. Vikramaditya said

Ministers and other members of the court! This valorous person is my son from queen Sukomala. Now you all know that this son of Vikram excels his father in strength, cunning, courage and brilliance.
The king looked at him with surprise. The face of Sukomala surfaced in his memory. He asked
Do you
come from Pratishthanapur?
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Yes, I am Dev Kumar, son of queen Sukomala and grandson of King Shalivahan. I pay my respects to my father, King Vikramaditya of Avanti.
He stepped ahead and touched Vikramaditya's feet
His father was believed to be a god (dev) that is why he was named Dev Kumar. Since this day he will be known
as Vikramcharitra.
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After the court the king said
Come, meet your mothers in the palace and have dinner with us,
EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA
No, father! I have promised my mother that I will not eat as long as I do not meet my father and bring her the news of his well being.
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Vikramaditya sent his ministers and soldiers with Vikramcharitra to Pratishthanapur.
Son! Go at
once and bring your mother here. will make arrangements for Queen Sukomala's reception.
Queen Sukomala and prince Vikramcharitra entered Avanti with great fanfare.
Long
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And they lived happily with Vikramaditya.
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With his courage, cleverness and wisdom King Vikramaditya erased the feeling of aversion for males from the mind of a woman and brought her back into the mainstream of life. With his statesmanship he accomplished the welfare of masses. Prince Vikramcharitra also added to the glory of his parents by inheriting the courage and ideals of his father.

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ACHARYA SIDDHASEN AND KING VIKRAMADITYA Under the rule of King Vikramaditya the people of Ujjayini were happy and affluent. In that city lived Kumud Chandra, a Brahmin scholar of Katyayan clan. He was the son of the state priest Devarshi. Mahapundit [great scholar] Kumud Chandra was an alround scholar and expert of astrology and augury.
EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA
On day Mahapundit Kumud Chandra was walking on the street. People approached and paid him their respect. Kumud Chandra uttered with pride
Revered
one! It doesn't behove you to have such ego. Stars shine only as long as sun doesn't rise.

What of Ujjayini ? Even outside Ujjayini, is there anyone who can debate with me on scriptures?
An elderly pundit stepped ahead and said
I have vowed that if some scholar defeats me ! will become his disciple.
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No. revered one! Your flag of victory furls over the whole earth.
The old pundit said
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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA
Kumud Chandra
Where is he ? Please 1 have heard that tell me. I will he has left Dashpur
certainly and is heading/1 ks meet him. to Ujjayini. A
I will meet him on the way I will defeat him before he
reaches Ujjayini.
ANWA.
Mahapundit Kumud Chandra started for Dashpur with his disciples.
Some miles away from Ujjayini he saw an elderly Jain acharya and his disciples coming.
Soon the group came near Kumud Chandra
Who you may be ?
It appears that this is Acharya Vriddhavadi.

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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA The acharya stopped, looked up and said
Vriddhavadi said with a smile
After excelling in
fourteen subjects including Oh ! You
philosophy, logic, debate
Tell me are Acharya
what do you
and astrology I have Vriddhavadi. 1 my People call
established the reign of
want? wanted to me
my wisdom on this earth. Vriddhavadi.
meet you.
ME kas
I want to have a debate with you.
Why?
Great! I am very
happy to meet such a scholar.
After defeating you I will be
called the king of logic.
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Oh ! Your aim is to embrace victory. But why here in a jungle ? If you want to have a debate, come to the court of Ujjayini. There are many scholars there. Only scholars can judge a debate.
EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA
By that time many cowherds taking their cows and goats for grazing had gathered there. They
were listening with curiosity Kumud Chandra No, we will have
said O cowherds ! You
Yes ! our debate here have to be the judges Alright! only. These
of our debate. Please Go cowherds will be remain standing here, ahead equr judges,
MASC
Kumud Chandra started the debate
You say that your Tirthankar is omniscient. I say there can be no omniscient in this world.
Kumud Chandra started speaking fluently in Sanskrit. It was a long speech. The cowherds uttered
O pundit ! What gibberish is this. For so long we have not understood even a word.
Now stop it.
Alright, present your arguments.
Alas! These
cowherds can't know Sanskrit ?
O
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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA The cowherds turned to Vriddhavad Vriddhavadi smiled and asked the and asked
cowherds
Children ! Is there some omniscient in
your village ?
Old man ! Now you
But do not chatter like the pundit.
Yes ! There is
an old Jain temple where an omniscient Tirthankar sits.
heyet
speak
We go to worship him every day. Its he who protects
our cattle.
Astonished Kumud Chandra thought
Vriddhavadi asked the cowherds
No ! Please tell us old
man.
All my arguments
against omniscience have gone worthless.
Children! Do you know the path
to heaven?
Com
Demons
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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA In dancing posture and gesturing with hands and The cowherds clappedeyes, Vriddhavadi sangHe who does not
Great! We enjoyed it, old man ! kill and steal, does not
What you say is correct. Please sleep with other's woman.
recite some more... With his own hands gives charity, In due course reaches heaven.
Alright, now I will
tell you what is the joy of heaven
Darbe
Vriddhavadi recited this verse in Prakrit, the common man's language of that period. The cowherds understood every word.
The cowherd
Vriddhavadi recited another verse
A black blanket and Arani wood in hand, butter-milk, a pitcher for you, an sheep some green
grass. What more than this,
can be the heavenly bliss ?
Great! Wonderful ! This old man is an omniscient. He has won. Hey pundit! You
have lost.
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ower
Acharya Sir ! have, indeed,
lost. You win. Kumud Chandra stood looking down.
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No ! O scholar! Please don't be disappointed by the decision of these village
ignorant. Let's go to the council of scholars in Ujjayini and debate. Victory and defeat
will be judged there only,
EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA
No! After this Kumud Chandra approached Revered one! Vriddhavadi He who knows the social code is, indeed, an
According to my omniscient. I
vow I am now your accept my
disciple. You are defeat.
my guru.
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Acharya Vriddhavadi thought
In future this scholar will play an important role in the spread of Jain order.
CON
He said to Mahapundit Kumud Chandra
O scholar ! Any guru will be happy to have a gem of a disciple like you.
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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA On coming to Ujjayini Acharyashri initiated
Once he studied Jain ascetic-code thoroughly the Kumud Chandra as a Jain ascetic
guru awarded him the status of Acharya and said Son ! Spread the
Hail light of your knowl
Sarvajnaedge all around.
putra! Spread the Jain
order far and wide V Since this
day you will be called Muni)
Siddhasen.
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Due to his astonishing command over philosophy, logic, astrology, augury and other subjects soon Muni Siddhasen became famous as Sarvajnaputra (son of the omniscient].
One morning there was a lot of activity on street crossings in Ujjayini. Thousands of well dressed people were going towards the garden outside the city.
Who goes in this large procession ?
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The mahout said,
So
EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA
The king silently paid homage to the Acharya. Sire ! Today Jain Acharya Siddhasen Sarvajnaputra is arriv
He is ing in Ujjayini. This is
Sarvajnaputra. his procession.
Does he know what goes on in someone's mind? Y
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When he came near, the Acharya The king at once got down from O sage! raised his hand in blessing and the elephant, paid homage to Other gurus said loudly
the ascetic and asked
give blessings
for wealth, state O king In
and other such O sage!
things. Why did Who did you your thoughts
you say may bless even you paid
you avail without his homage to me. Myl religiosity ? paying you blessings were in homage ? response to that.
Oking! Wealth, good fortune and happ ness all are fruits of the wish fulfilling tree of religion. If
the roots are watered fruits will
grow naturally.
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This is a strange pillar?
To felicitate your arrival in Ujjayini I submit a gift of ten million gold coins at your feet.

From Ujjayini Acharya Siddhasen proceeded to Chitrakoot. When he saw an ancient pillar in a hall, he said
EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA
Yes! This ancient pillar was constructed with some special herbs. It is said that there are rare manuscripts
in this pillar.
O king! We Nirgranth Shramans completely renounce all mundane things including wealth. What we expect is devotion notwealth.
Vikramaditya was highly impressed at these words. He said
Your detachment is exceptional. Please use this wealth for spread of religion
After discussing religion for some time. Vikramaditya rode the elephant and left.
Acharyashri was an expert of mantra and tantra. He made a special powder and applied it on the pillar with chanting of some mantra.
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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA He chanted the mantra again and there was a
Acharyashri sat in solitude and started reading manuscript in his hands!
the palm-leave manuscript
Oh! Sarshap
Vidya
mort
He read further
Oh ! Svarnasiddhi
Vidya
The hole closed automatically.
He thought
He then meditated for some time and proceeded to turn the leaves of the book. But the book had disappeared. He looked up in surprise and heard the pronouncement of the guardian deity
O ascetic ! Realizing that indiscriminate use of this book could be harmful, I made the
book disappear.
Whatever happened is for the good. Such knowledge could be misused in future.
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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA
The fame of Acharya Siddhasen reached far and wide due to these miraculous powers. Thousands of people followed him wherever he went. One day he arrived in Kurmar city in Bengal. The ruler of the city came to pay him homage
The radiant face and commanding speech of Acharyashri made the king his devotee. One day King Devpal came to Acharyashri. Finding him sad, Acharyashri asked
Gurudev ! The army
of King Vijaya Varma O king!
of Kaam-roop has What worries
surrounded our city. you today?
My homage, Acharyashri! The city welcomes
you.
O king ! Kshatriyas are never afraid of a
battle.
But, Gurudev ! We
have very limited army and resources
During the night Acharyashri placed a plate full of sesame seeds and chanted mantras of Sarshap Vidya.
Om
O king ! Don't worry. My devotee can never be
defeated.
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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA All the sesame seeds in the plate turned to When Vijaya Varma saw thousands of soldiers soldiers on horse back. Acharyashri instructed joining the opposing army he got nervous. He
asked his commanderFrom where
Sire ! Our army so many sold
will not be able iers have suddenly appeared ? It
to face this attack. appears that the
It is advisable to king has a
retreat and save
very large Go and protect
ourselves secret army. King Devpal's
kingdom.
The soldiers at once rode towards the battle field.
During the night itself the army of Vijaya Varma retreated.
In the morning Devpal came and paid homage to Acharyashri
Gurudev ! This would require a lot of money. The treasury of the state is already in a poor state due to war.
Gurudev !
You have favoured me by performing a miracle
O king! Now make necessary arrangements for a strong army,
Once again Acharyashri solved the problem of his devotee by! giving large quantity of gold made through his Svarna siddhi Vidya:
Take it and make all
necessary arrangements for the security
of your people.
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Expressing his gratitude for the favour, Devpal said
Gurudev ! You V have removed the
darkness of fear and poverty of the kingdom. You are, indeed, Divakar (the sun) for us. A
When the king conferred the title of Divakar on Acharya Siddhasen the ministers hailed with joy
Victory to Gurudev Siddhasen Divakar.
Since that day he became popular as Siddhasen Divakar.
Acharya Vriddhavadi was in Malay those days. One morning when he was returning after the morning visit to temple, some visitors paid homage.
Gurudev ! RE
We come from Dharmalaabh ! Kurmar city. Your Gentlemen! disciple Acharya Where do you
Siddhasen come from?
is there.
Is everything alright? Why you look worried ?
Gurudev ! We have come
to you for a solution to our
problem.
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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA
Gurudev ! With his miraculous powers Acharya
Siddhasen has made King Devavarma his disciple. Now he goes to the king's court riding an elephant or a palanquin and enjoys all other worldly com
forts. He is busy throughout in What is the political discussions. Even
Oh ! This paying him homage has matter? Tell
is not become difficult for us me frankly. Shravaks (Jain laity).
proper. Anna WAVRIL EN
Gurudev ! Now there is no question of proper or improper. What he does is all proper. Who cares for ascetic discipline or
Jain religion.
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Acharyashri said
They all came to the Upashraya. The Shravaks put forth their concerns and saict Neglect of the ascetic code
by such a scholarly Acharya has
become intolerable. Don't worry. Everything
will be alright
Gentlemen!
We will go to the nearby Upashraya# and talk.
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After the Shravaks left, Acharyashri sat alone and thought
I will have to go to correct
ascetic Siddhasen.
# Staying place for Jain ascetics.
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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA He called his disciples and said
Wandering from one village to another Acharyashri came to Kurmar city disguised as a Brahmin. He saw Acharya
Siddhasen surrounded by hundreds of people on his way to I am going away
the court. Acharyashri approached him and said alone for some time. The
responsibility of the A Sangh" rests with you.
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As you
say, Gurudev !
A Brahmin pays homage to Divakar Siddhasen, the best
of logicians.
Acharya Siddhasen looked at the Brahmin with surprise.
Oh! Who are you who uses such sweet and
beautiful language?
Respected Brahmin ! You will find answers
of all your questions with Sarvajnaputra.
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Hearing of your fame, I have come from faraway)
lands with a question.
I have come
from distant lands with this
hope only.
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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA
The old Brahmin recited a verse
The Brahmin said
|
I could not understand the meaning of this verse.
Please explain.
Why pluck buds ? Why destroy garden? Offer flowers to unblemished, why wander in jungle ?*
Ask whatever you want to but
be quick
Siddhasen scratched his head and thought.
Even I do not
understand the meaning of this verse.
Who is this scholar?
Lost in his thoughts, Siddhasen was suddenly alarmed. He looked at the old man carefully
Only my guru is such a scholar. Isn't
he my guru?
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Siddhasen recognized his guru. He at once got down from the palanquin, joined his palms and bowed at the feet of his guru
Pardon me Gurudev!
Forgive me for my mistake. 5728
Son! What
is all this I see.
Is it the conduct
of a Jain ascetic.
Did I send you for spread of religion with this in mind?
EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA
Siddhasen came to the Upashraya with his guru. When he asked the meaning of the verse the guru said

Son! You are eating unripe fruits of the tree of religion.
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Siddhasen touched the feet of his guru and sought forgiveness
Gurudev! You have awaken me. I had become intoxicated with state honour and regal comforts.
The words of the guru hit him like lightening. The guru prescribed an atonement. Siddhasen promised
Gurudev !! will never commit such mistake
again.
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Son! I am going back to Malay with faith in your assurance. Continue your mission of spreading the Jain order.

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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA
Acharyashri Siddhasen is giving a discourse on scriptures in the large Upashraya in Pratishthanapur. In the large gathering four scholar Brahmins are also sitting.
After the discourse the Brahmin scholars said
INI This is the
language of Jain Why a great Agams (scriptures). scholar like you The preaching of speaks in Prakrit, Bhagavan Mahavir the language of 'is Ardha Magadhi villagers ?
Prakrit alone.
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The pundits
Acharyashri convincingly answered the scholars but later he thought
This is the age of Sanskrit. Prakrit is known as the language of women
and villagers. In order to explain Jain philosophy to scholars, all the Agams should be in Sanskrit.
Didn't the Jain ascetics of that period know Sanskrit ?
BE
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He thought further
I will
translate all Agams in Sanskrit.
And he immediately translated Namokar Mantra in Sanskrit.
EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA
After some time he went to his guru, Acharya Vriddhavadi, and said
Gurudev became serious and looked at Siddhasen
Why?
Acharya Vriddhavadi said harshly
How dare you do that? How such evil idea came into your mind?

# Principal disciples of Bhagavan Mahavir.
Gurudev !! have translated Namokar Mantra in Sanskrit.
Gurudev! Prakrit is the language of villagers. Sanskrit is the language of scholars. Therefore I want to translate all scriptures in Sanskrit.
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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA Siddhasen looked agape at Acharyashri
Ashamed Siddhasen looked down. Do you know why the
How dare you omniscient Tirthankars
show disrespect gave their sermons in
and disregard to Ardha Magadhi, the
the omniscient Vanguage of masses ?
Vitarag ?
Siddhasen, with joined palms
You have committed a grave mistake by showing disrespect
to omniscient Tirthankars.
There were tears in the eyes of SiddhasenGurudev ! |
The atonement for am sorry, please
this grave crime will pardon me.
be prescribed for you before the Sangh.
Gurudev ! | have committed
a mistake.
Acharya Vriddhavadi summoned the Sangh and after reproaching Siddhasen's deed said
The only atonement for this mistake is that you should leave the ascetic garb and practice harsh austerities for twelve
years secretly. You should reveal your identity only after you have served the spread of the Jain order by making some king a devotee of the Jina.
As you say, Gurudev !
After accepting this order Siddhasen left the city and, disguised as an Avadhoot, started his secret austerities.
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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA The Mahakaal temple of Ujjayini. In the temple an Avadhoot is lying with his feet towards the Shiva Linga. When the priest saw this he came to the Avadhoot and tried to wake him up =
Hey Baba! What is this?
Are you out of Hey Baba! Who
your mind ? are you? Why do you lie with your feet towards the symbol
of the deity ?
Even after shouting many times the Avadhoot | did not get up. The priest called the head priest, who came along with eight-ten people
Some people don't listen to words. Hold him by his feet and drag him out.
Baba ! If you want to sleep, go somewhere else. Why are you lying here
like this ? A
O sage! This way you are insulting the deity. Please get up.
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In spite of all this the Avadhoot did not move.
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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA Two persons caught his feet and tried to drag-| Four five persons tried again. Even their
combined strength could not move the Avadhoot! Use all your
even an inch. strength, drag him and throw
He seems to
Revered Hey ! His
be an Aghori him out.
one! We are leg is very
sweating
Baba.# Go heavy. I
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King
move can't even
Vikramaditya. move it.
him.
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Two guards came and informed King Vikramaditya
Sire ! Some Aghori Who is that Baba is sleeping with his V cunning impostor ? eet in the direction of the 1 Wake him up by mage of Mahakaaleshvar. whipping. Arrest In spite of all efforts he him and present is not getting up.
before me.
The guards returned to the temple and started whipping the Avadhoot who turned to show his back.
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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA All of a sudden loud wailing and moaning | The maids were alarmed. They sounded from King Vikramaditya's palace. rushed to the king and informed The queen shouted
Sire ! There are red Sire! The
bruises on the queens Oh ! Some one is
palace is filled with
My lady ! beating me. Lashing
skin. We don't know who sounds of wailing and There is
moaning. Some evil my back with a whip.
is this invisible ghost. no one
ghost or magician here!
is lashing the queen's back.
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He at once rushed to the Mahakaal temple.
Vikramaditya scratched his head and thought over for a moment
Stop it! Wait! Don't hit the Avadhoot.
Isn't it a spell by that Avadhoot?
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The king went near and looked
He appears to cus be some accom
plished yogi
disguised as Fan Avadhost.
EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA
The king joined his palm and paid homage
O sage! Whoever
you are, please introduce yourself. Why
are you insulting the deity thus ?
The Avadhoot opened his eyes
opened his eyes. He again closed his eyes and and looked at the king.
turned around.
O great yogi ! Devotion for Bhagavan Mahakaal begets all bliss of heaven and liberation. His insult
is a great sin.
Hearing these words the Avadhoot got up
O king ! The bliss of heaven and liberation is not given by some god or great god. Man attains it with his on endeavour.
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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA
O great Yogi ! I only know that devotion for Bhagavan Shiva begets liberation. Anything besides) that, you have to tell me
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O king ! You want to know more, here it is..
The Avadhoot started reciting a panegyric in loud voice
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Kalyan Mandir M Mudar....
.
Some miracle is about to happen.
Slowly smoke came out from the Shiva Lingas
Oh ! Suddenly the Shiva Linga is giving
out smoke.
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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA
Some time later a divine image emerged from the Shiva Linga. Everyone looked agape. The king also witnessed the scene with astonishment
O king! Don't you see? This is the image of Vitarag Bhagavan Parshvanath. Both Shiva and Parshva are symbols of beatitude. Whoever has conquered
fondness and is detached is worth
worship.
Vikramaditya paid homage to the Avadhoot
O great yogi ! Please give your introduction. Why did you perform this
miracle ?
Acharya Siddhasen introduced himself. Overwhelmed with devotion Vikramaditya bowed at his feet.
O king ! Understand
the true form of the detached omniscient and worship him. That is the path to Shiva
(beatitude).

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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA The Acharya then added
Acharyashri's preaching made King Vikramaditya
tilt towards Jainism and he started respecting O king ! You are the
Jain Shramans. He gave a position of honour to embodiment of religion and
Acharya Siddhasen in his council of scholars. morality. You should understand that the fundamentals of all religions are same. True religiosity is to seek unity and assimilation, not division and opposition among religions.
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At that time Acharya Vriddhavadi was stationed at Bhrigukachha. One day prominent members of the Sangh came and informed
Acharya Siddhasen
is capable of taking over Gurudev ! You have
the Sangh management become very weak due to but five years still old age. Have you thought remain in his allotted about the future manage
atonement period, ment of the Sangh?
Looking at his services towards the spread of the Jain order, can't his atonement
period be reduced ?
I am also on the same track. Now we should invite Siddhasen with due honour.
L'It is said that the panegyric Acharya Siddhasert recited became popularly known as Kalyan Mandir
Stotra. The image of Parshvanath emerged from Shiva Linga at the conclusion of eleventh verse of this Stotra. That image is presently installed as Avanti Parshvanath in the Jain temple in Ujjayini. This incident informs about the unity and uniformity of Shiva and Parshvanath and inspires towards unity in diversity.
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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA
On getting permission from guru Vriddhavadi, the prominent Shravaks went to Ujjayini and requested Siddhasen
Gurudev and the Sangh are happy with your contribution towards spread of the
What order. The Sangh is
instructions
Gurudev sends very grateful to you
for me?
You should again grace the position of the Acharya of the Sangh. This is the wish of Gurudev and the Sangh.
It is my duty to accept the order of Gurudev and the advise of the Sangh
A few days later Siddhasen left for Bhrigukachha to see his guru. On the way he got the sad news.
Acharya Siddhasen was re-installed as the Acharya of the Sangh with due ceremony on an auspicious day. King Vikramaditya attended this ceremony and honoured Acharyashri with the shawl of honour.
വവിഖലിമിലാക്കാമ Acharyashri we are indebted to you for bringing
O king! To tread the river of religion
the path of religion is
the greatest service to Ujjayini.
to the guru.
Acharyashri ! Gurudev has left for his heavenly
abode.
Oh! I could not even get the last glimpse of
my guru.
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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA Acharya Siddhasen reached Bhrigukachha. The After some time Acharyashri came to whole Sangh warmly greeted him. King Pratishthanapur. By now he was also quite Dhananjaya of Bhrigukachha came to receive old. One day he had a premonition during his
meditation. He summoned his disciples and said pointing at a senior and able disciple
Son ! I don't have long to live. You should protect this garden like Sangh. Pursue the mission of spread of Jain
order. I will now work for my spiritual purification.
Please come, Acharyashri. We all welcome you. With passage of tíře King Dhananjaya became his devotee and Acharyashri showed him the L path of devotion for the Jina. He then took the ultimate vow (Santhara) and, engrossed in the thoughts of Arihant Siddha Bhagavan," embraced meditational death. Thousands of Shravaks joined his last rites:
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EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA
Some days later a bard from Pratishthanapur came to Vishaala city. There he met Sadhvi Siddhashri, the sister of Acharya Siddhasen. The Sadhvi (female ascetic) asked
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Tears brimmed in his eyes. He said in choked voice
At present fire-flies of other schools are twinkling
south of here.
How are Acharyashri
and his disciples ?
| The Sadhvi became sad and asked
Why? Has the sun (Divakar) that is Siddhasen
set?
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Tears started flowing from the bard's eyes.
On getting the news Sadhvi Siddhashri also took the ultimate vow and embraced meditational death.
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King Vikramaditya also got the
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Pratishthanapur Acharya Siddhaser Suri has left for his heavenly abode
EMPEROR VIKRAMADITYA
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King Vikramaditya also got detached from the worldly pleasures.
Yoga is the source of
not only the worldly but also the
spiritual
attainments.
True religion is to lead life like a yogi and not like
a pleasureseeker.
During his life time King Vikramaditya started many charitable institutions, organized many groups pilgrimages and helped the spread of Jain order many other ways. He attained immortality in the history of mankind through his bravery, valour, selfconfidence, statesmanship and many other virtues. In the fiftieth year of his life he ended the Shaka rule from India and got the title 'Shakari'. In memory of that victory he also started the Vikram calendar.
Source books: Jain Dharma Ke Prabhavak Acharya by Sadhvi Sanghamitra, pp. 356-373; Prabhavak Charitra and Prabandh Kosha.
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AJIVA GUNA PRAMAAN
(1) Varna Guna Pramaan (Standard of Validation by Appearance or Colour-attributes)-Information acquired through eyes-the five colour attributes black, blue, red, yellow and white.
(2) Gandh Guna Pramaan Standard of Validation by Smellattributes)-Information acquired through nose-good smell and bad smell attributes.
(3) Rasa Guna Pramaan (Standard of Validation by Tasteattributes)-Information acquired through tongue-the five taste attributes-bitter, pungent, astringent, sour and sweet.
(4) Sparsh Guna Pramaan (Standard of Validation by Touchattributes) Information acquired through body-the eight attributes of touch-abrasive or hard, soft, heavy, light, cold, hot, smooth and coarse or dry.
(5) Samsthan Guna Pramaan (Standard of Validation by Structure-attributes)-Five kinds including Parimandal Samsthan Guna Pramaan (circular-plate structure).

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Gandh Guna Varna Guna Sparsh Guna Rasa Guna WOT Samsthan Guna AJIVA GUNA PRAMAAN (See Details Overleaf) Picture taken from Illsutrated Anuyog-dvar Sutra, Editor: Shri Amar Muni K'I