Mahabal Malaya Sundari Diwakar Chitrakatha 058

Author(s): Sanmatimuni, Sanjay Surana
Publisher: Mahavir Seva Trust Mumbai
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A Mahavir Seva Trust Presentation
DIWAKAR CHITRA KATHA
Mahabal
Malaya Sundari
Vol 58 Rs. 25.00
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MAHABAL MALAYASUNDARI Some wise person has said —
If someone gives you thorn, give him flower.
You will be rewarded with flowers and he with thorns. As a rule bad deeds bring a harvest of bad fruits and good deeds with that of good fruits. It is surprising that even after knowing this fact man keeps on creating hurdles for others. Under the influence of evil feelings of animosity, hatred and jealousy he indulges in conspiracies to harm others. But the end result is that the thorns he spreads for others pierce his own heart like a trident and torment him.
Queen Champakmala, the wife of king Viradhaval, was chaste and religious. His other queen Kanakamala was cruel and jealous by nature and was ever plagued by the evil intent of harming others. Malayasundari, the daughter of Champakmala, was also an embodiment of virtues like chastity, religiosity and tolerance.
Mahabal Kumar, the son of king Soorpal, was a religious, noble, generous and brave young man. Kanakamala, the step-mother of Malayasundari made all efforts to create hurdles in the life of Mahabal and Malaya. Her intent was to cause them pain at every step. But noble and religious Mahabal-Malaya turned all these thorns into flowers. They faced every storm in life with courage and wisdom. They displayed their generosity by forgiving all misdeeds of the stepmother. One did not stop from being mean and the other displayed greatness through generosity. In the end the goodness and religiosity of Mahabal and Malayasundari won.
Shraman Sanmati Muniji 'Sahil' has scripted this picture story on the basis of the famous and interesting mythological tale in simple and easy language. Muni ji is a poet, a captivating orator and a radical thinker. He is the disciple of Shri Vinaya Muni ji M., the disciple of scholarly Yuvacharya Shri Madhukar Muniji M. Sa.
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MAHABAL MALAYASUNDARI King Viradhaval of Chandravati city had two queens-Champakmala and Kanakamala. One evening the king was lost in his thoughts on the rooftop. Queen Champakmala said
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Maharaj ! I know the cause of your worry. Your worst misery is being childless. It is a matter
of fate. You married again for a successor. But that too could not rid you of the worry.
You are absolutely correct. Only efforts are in our hands and
not the results.
Maharaj ! When the results are not in our hands, why worry ? Have devotion for the Jina and worship him. Chant Namokar Mantra and our worries
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MAHABAL MALAYASUNDARI
Next morning when the king was getting ready for his court, a maid came runningMaharaj !
no Something has happened to the queen?
The king at once went to the queen's chamber. Champakmala was lying unconscious. The king shook her
Queen ! What happened ? Get up... open your
eyes.
But the queen did not respond.
In the mean time the state doctor came. After checking queen's pulse he waved and said sadly -
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Is the queen dead ? Now what is left for me to
be alive. The king wept like kids. Ministers, priests and others consoled the king.
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By evening a funeral pyre was arranged for the queen and her hearse was brought on the river-bank. The body was placed on the pyre made of sandal-wood. Just then the king saw a box floating on the river. He said
Hey ! See what is in the
box ?
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MAHABAL MALAYASUNDARI
Servants took the box out from the river and opened it. Everyone was taken aback.
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Oh! The queen lies unconscious in the box.
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Maharaj ! I had gone for a walk in the jungle. At that time some demon kidnapped me.
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After some time the queen regained consciousness. She got up from the box and sat under a tree. She explained

Then who is it on the pyre?
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By that time smoke was going up from the pyre and the body had disappeared.
Oh! Is it an illusion?
He brought me into a large cave and said
I will come back in the evening and then marry you. Remain here till then.
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With these words the demon left.
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MAHABAL MALAYASUNDARI
After she worshiped for almost three hours, a divine figure appeared before the queen
Queen Champakmala walked around alone in the cave. There she saw a crystal idol of Bhagavan Risabhadeva. She sat down before the image and began worship
Lord ! In this moment
of trouble you are my only protector and savior
Please protect my honour, my Lord !
Daughter ! I am Chakreshvari, the guardian deity of Bhagavan's order. I
am pleased with your devotion. Ask whatever
you need.
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Mother! Please protect my honour and save me from
this trouble.
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I came only to protect you. Tell me what more
you need ?
Soon the time will come when you will give
birth to a son and a daughter.
Mother! I am still childless. Other than that I have no
desire.
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Mother! How will I get free of the clutches of this demon ?
MAHABAL MALAYASUNDARI The demon is terrified of Then the goddess made the queen lie down in a me. Now he will not come here. wooden box. Here, I give you this miraculous Lakshmipunj necklace. Keep
When I opened it safe with you.
my eyes I was
here.
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By the grace of the goddess you have returned
safe.
The royal couple and other people happily returned to the city.
About one year later the queen gave birth to a beautiful son, Malyaketu. After that she also gave birth to a daughter. In the birth celebrations the queen said
We will call her Malaya
sundari.
Queen Champakmala became king's favourite and Kanakamala got neglected. This sparked the fire of jealousy in Kanakamala's mind.
For sometime the king is neglecting me. He only listens to whatever Champakmala
says and spends all the time with her.
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Great! Malyaketu's sister Malaya
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MAHABAL MALAYASUNDARI
TWENTY YEARS LATER King Soorpal of He drank that cold and sweet water. Just then he Pratishthanpur was a close friend of Viradhaval. I saw that a divine beauty is standing before him and He had a son named Mahabal Once while smiling. The lady approached him and said roaming around in a jungle, prince Mahabal became thirsty
Prince ! I like That is a
you very much beautiful stream. Let
Come here ! nu me stop and drink
Come to me! some water
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Mahabal looked at the lady and ignoring her, turned to leave. When she called again the prince thought
Mahabal turned and said
Such shameless woman. Indeed she is filled with lust. The power of lust can turn anyone shameless
and pervert.
Wait prince!! will not allow you to go just like that. You have to yield to my invitation.
Damsel! I don't know who you are. But to a man of noble descent all women are like mothers
and sisters.
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Don't reject me. Don't you know a rejected woman is
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MAHABAL MALAYASUNDARI
Mahabal silently turned away and moved. The ||The beauty pointed at the prince. The deity lady shouted for help and a deity appeared came near the prince and said smilingThis rascal has
Darling!
Don't be afraid ! I have v Thanks. I don't violated my honour
What is the Iseen the whole drama of need anything but and running
matter. Who ill this wench. I have also please pardon away. treated you? seen your righteousness.
her. I am pleased. You may
seek some boon.
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The deity said
Beholding a divine figure is never without a boon. I will grant you three boons. The first will give you power to acquire any form you like. The second will give you power to mesmerize and
control your enemies.
And the third is this tablet. If you rub it a little in mango
juice and put a mark on someone's forehead, that person will take the form
you desire.
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After this the deity and the beauty flew into the sky. Mahabal returned to the city.

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MAHABAL MALAYASUNDARI
PRATISHTHANPUR COURT One day king Soorpal said to his prime minister
On the Ashtanhika festival this year I want to send some gift to our friend. king Viradhaval. You should personally carry this gift
to Chandravati.
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Maharaj ! With your permission I would also like to see Chandravati.
The king granted permission to Mahabal as well.
The prince and the minister came to Chandravati and presented the gifts. The king looked at Mahabal and asked
Minister!
Maharaj ! He is Who is this brave
my colleague in
the court. young man with
you?
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The minister did not reveal Mahabal's true identity.
In the evening prince Mahabal went around the city on his own. Standing in the balcony of the palace, a beautiful young woman was enjoying the beauty of the city. When the prince looked up at the palace he was attracted by the princess
Oh ! How What an astounding
handsome young
man he is. Why beauty. Is she some
can't I shift my divine damsel ?
gaze from him ?
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MAHABAL MALAYASUNDARI
Mahabal caught the note and moved to a lonely spot to read.
The two looked at each other and the lost strings of love from earlier births vibrated once again. For a long time they stared at each other. The current of love continued to charge the two. Princess Malaya wrote a love letter and dropped it down.
My love ! Flowers of love are blooming in my heart since the moment I saw you. Please accept my call of love and meet me
during the night
Darling! This is for
you.
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After reading the letter Mahabal thought- |The thoughts took a turn
No ! My heart says this love is pure. Everything will
be alright.
For the first time in life | have been attracted to a woman. And she
also likes me.
Could this lovetrap create some
problem?
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Following the instructions in the letter the prince stealthily arrived in the bed chamber of the princess at midnight.

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The princes was waiting. She greeted the visitorgep
Come prince! You are welcome.
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Kanakamala thought
Oh God! The princess is getting married stealthily. This is the opportunity to take revenge from my co-wife and her daughter.
MAHABAL MALAYASUNDARI

There is someone in Malaya's room. I should find out who.
Princess ! Your sincere love has brought me here.
The princes expressed her love
I have submitted my soul and body to you. Please marry me in the presence of gods and take me with you. By placing this Lakshmipunj necklace on your neck I formally accept you as my husband.
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She at once went to the king and woke him up.
Maharaj ! Please get up at once! There is a man in Malaya's room.
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She placed the divine necklace on Mahabal's neck.
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MAHABAL MALAYASUNDARI The king rushed and knocked at the door.
Using the special power given by the deity, Mahabal
transformed himself into queen Champakmala. Princess ! Open
O God! Don't be the door. Who is
Voice of the king ! Y afraid. Everyin your room ?
What will happen
thing will be
alright. now?
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Malaya opened the door. The king entered with Kanakamala. Mahabal in the form of Champakmala got up and greeted the king
Maharaj ! ! was sleepless and so I came here to chat with Malaya.
Maharaj ! You ! Here at midnight ? What is the matter?
Queen !! would like to ask the same question
to you.
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Oh ! How she is here? had heard a male voice.
All right queen! Continue your chatting. I will go to bed.
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MAHABAL MALAYASUNDARI
In the morning he called his guards and ordered them to exile the queen. The guards blackened the queens face and left her beyond the state limits.. !
On coming out, the king's anger bursted on Kanakamala
You never stop acting mean. Now you will bear the fruits of your
evil deed.
All this has happened due to Malaya. I will not
spare her.
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Burning with anger, the king returned to his chamber.
After a few days Mahabal and the minister returned to their capital. One night suddenly the Lakshmipunj necklace disappeared from Mahabal's room.
When Mahabal came out of the palace he saw the thief running away with the necklace. Chasing him, Mahabal arrived in a dense forest.
Shrees Stop ! You rascal!
Oh! It was lying here just now. Who has lifted it. Some thief must have
entered.
Oh ! The prince is chasing me. If I throw the necklace my life will be saved.
The thief threw away the necklace and ran away
into the jangle. Mahabal took it and climbed a MI tree to send the night.
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MAHABAL MALAYASUNDARI
Wandering in the jungle, Queen Kanakamala met the chief of a gang of thieves and joined him. One day she thought of taking revenge from Malaya. She provoked the chief
Finding an opportunity the chief of thieves kidnapped Malaya and said
Come, I will make you my chief-queen and give whatever
you want.
Malaya, the daughter of the king of Chandravati, is exceptionally beautiful. On every full moon night she goes for worship in the temple of the god of love on
that hillock
V Is it so ? If she is so pretty I will make her my queen.
O bandit chief! Tam observing a week long vow. Don't touch me till then.
After that I will do as you say
The chief agreed.
Mahabal fought the bandits and soon they ran away.
Finding an opportunity, one night Malaya escaped into the jungle. Some members of the gang followed and caught her. Malaya shouted for help
Help me! Save me ! Prince Mahabal! Where
are you? I have come Malaya.
Who is this rascal?
Kill him.
Prince ! How did you suddenly appear here? Malaya ! I came here following a
thief. I climbed this tree to spend
the night.
Then Mahabal told the story of the theft of the necklace. He escorted Malaya back to the city.
Mahabal jumped down from the tree and attacked the bandits.
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Wandering in the jungle Mahabal and Malaya came to a village near Chandravati city and heard people talking
Malay! You stay here. I will
go to the city and find out.
Outside the village there was an old temple. Mahabal hid Malaya in a room there.
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I heard that the king fixed the date of bride-groom choosing ceremony for his daughter. But in the meantime she was kidnapped. As she has not been found the grief stricken royal couple will embrace death on a funeral pyre tomorrow.
Mahabal left for the city.

Sire !
I will Wait for you! Come
soon.
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When the two heard all this they became worried. Sire What will happen now? Think of some
way out.
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Mahabal went to the court disguised as an astrologer. Finding the king worried he asked
O King! Why are you so worried?
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Astrologer! Someone has kidnapped my daughter. The day after tomorrow she has to choose her husband. What should I do now?
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MAHABAL MALAYASUNDARI
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The astrologer (Mahabal) took out his chart and consulted it. Then he said
Maharaj ! Don't worry. The princess is alive. You will find her the day after tomorrow in a box just outside the city gate. You may make all
arrangements.
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However! Please see that you do not
open the box. The suitor who is able to
open that box will marry the princess.
Then Mahabal arranged for a box and came to the temple. He made Malaya lie down in the box and explained the planOkay! Kumar!
Malaya ! Lie down I will open the
in this box. When I box only after
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During the night Mahabal stealthily placed the box near the city gate. In the morning when the king sent his guards they saw the box.
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MAHABAL MALAYASUNDARI
In the pavilion King Viradhaval said to the assembled princes
The bride is in this box with the garland. One who is able to open this box will be accepted as husband
by the princess.
Great! This is a strange
way of selection
Let me be the first
to try.
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One after another all the princes tried to open the box in vain. With disappointment they commented
Hey ! Why >can't we open
this box?
The king has put a strange condition. No one could open this box
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Just then Mahabal, disguised as a yogi, entered Maharaj ! With
O monk ! When your permission so many brave princes will give it a try. could not do that, do
think, you could open
this box?
The yogi approached the box and gave three knocks
Hey ! This O box! is Mahabal's Open up !
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The princess released the bolt and came out. She had the Lakshmipunj necklace in her hands. She placed it on Mahabal's neck.
What! She has chosen a monk in presence of so many princes. This is an insult to us.
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With great fanfare princess Malaya was married to Mahabal

All the princes drew their swords. Just then Mahabal removed his disguise to become his normal self.
Hey ! That is prince Mahabal.
Don't spare anyone. Rob the whole marriage party.
Seeing Mahabal, the princes got pacified.
When Mahabal was returning to his city after his marriage with Malaya, bandit chief Lohakhur, who had kidnapped Malaya, attacked.
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MAHABAL MALAYASUNDARI
There was a terrible battle. One by one prince Mahabal killed the whole gang of bandits with his own sword. Lohakhur also died.
Queen Kanakamala was also with the bandit gang. When she saw Mahabal victorious, she ran and fell at Malaya's feet. She then started acting
All have been killed. You may come out princes.
there is no danger now.
Daughter ! You have saved me. This bandit chief had imprisoned me. Please take me along.
Please get up. You are like my mother. Come to Pratishthanpur
with us.
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Mahabal left for the city with Kanakamala and all the wealth the bandit had collected.
On reaching Pratishthanpur, the prince displayed all the wealth of Lohakhur before his father
Father ! I have ended the terror of the bandit Lohakhur. The wealth he had accumulated isbefore you.
Great, son ! Indeed you have proved your
valour.
Kanakamala was allowed to live in the palace with Malayasundari. She always thought only of taking revenge from Malaya. I will certainly take revenge of my insult from Malaya. King Viradhaval exiled me
only due to her.
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Then king Viradhaval called the citizens and allowed them to take their stolen goods back.
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MAHABAL MALAYASUNDARI
One day some spies from the border areas came to the king
Mahabal left for the battle. One day Malayasundari requested Kanakamala
Maharaj ! The neighbouring enemies
have attacked us. They are robbing the
common people.
My husband has gone to the battle field.
Tam afraid sleeping alone in the palace at night. Please sleep
in my room.
Alright, daughter ! As
you say.
Father ! If you permit me I will subdue
the enemies. The king was confident of the bravery of his son. He gave permission.
Now the chance to take revenge
is at hand.
Conspiring Kanakamala started living with the princess.
Slowly Kanakamala gained Malaya's confidence. One day she said
Daughter ! Don't be afraid. I will change my appearance to match her and then fight. You just get me some feathers, a sword, black colour and black dress. But beware no one
should know about this.
Daughter ! During the night a shedemon came. She had a shining sword in one hand and a skull in the other. Her body
was black like coal and hair unkempt. I kept on fighting her all night. I could push her away with great difficulty. Otherwise
she would have killed us both.
Alright.
I will get these things
silently.
Mother ! What will happen
now.
Malaya trembled with fear.
Malaya arranged for all the things.

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MAHABAL MALAYASUNDARI
A few days later suddenly there was an epidemic in Pratishthanpur. The king called doctors and witch doctors. They did all they could including mantra chanting but the epidemic could not be controlled. All of them gave their opinions
Maharaj ! It appears to be some divine curse.
It is the work of some evil spirit.
Please make individual
as well as joint efforts.
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In the evening when king returned to the palace, Kanakamala saw him brooding alone. She came to the king and said
No ! No! Malaya can't be that. You will have to prove this.
Maharaj ! I feel ashamed to tell but your daughter-in-law Malaya
is not human, she is a witch, a sorceress. During the night she turns into a
demon and sucks the blood of citizens. This is the epidemic.
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Maharaj ! During the second quarter of the night you could see all that with your
qwn eyes.
During the night Kanakamala, disguised as a witch, jumped and danced in the courtyard with a sword and a skull in her hands. When the king saw this he ordered his guards
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MAHABAL MALAYASUNDARI
The guards chased the figure. Kanakamala rushed into Malaya's room and bolted the doors from inside. She said to Malaya
Hastily Malaya concealed her in a box. The guards knocked at the door. Malaya opened the door. The guard saidPrincess!
I am alone here. Where is the
There is no sheshe-demon?
demon.
Daughter ! King's guards are coming to catch me. Please
save me.
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Now the king had no doubt that Malaya was a witch. In the morning he called the police chief and instructed
The police chief was a nice man. But he had to follow the king's order. He took Malaya far in the jungle and said
Put
Malayasundari in a chariot. Take her far in the jungle
and kill her.
Lady ! I know that you are innocent. But what can I do. I am helpless. I can not use my sword on you. Please escape in
the jungle.
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Leaving Malaya in the forest, he returned.
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Malaya was walking alone in the desolate dangerous forest. She trembled when she suddenly heard the roar of a lion. She thought
My religion is dearer than my body. It will protect me. If I die observing my religion, I will have a good rebirth. What is there to be afraid of?
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Malay's feelings influenced the lion. He turned around and started walking ahead of Malaya as if he was telling her
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The lion left Malaya at the gate of a cave and left.
Just than the roaring lion came near. Malaya joined her palms and stood before the lion saying
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O Lord of the jungle ! You are the king of this forest. I am your subject. It is your duty to protect your subjects. Would you not protect your subject 2
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Malaya spend the night in the cave. In the morning she took her bath in the nearby lake and ate fruits from trees. She lived there without any trouble. After some months she gave birth to a son.
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My baby!
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One day Malaya was standing near the lake. The king of a neighbouring state came in the jungle for hunting. He saw Malaya and was drawn towards her.
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Beautiful lady! What are you doing alone in this terrible forest. Come with me. I will make you my queen.
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But the king was filled with lust. He stepped ahead and tried to hold Malaya. Malaya stepped back.
He picked the child up
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As a cow follows its calf, drawn by her love for her child, Malaya followed the king.
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MAHABAL MALAYASUNDARI The king helped Malaya into his chariot and brought The king came three days later. Malaya her to his garden-palace outside the city. He said
cleverly found a way outYou will live O king ! Under
Alright. I here. I give you
a vow I am doing a three days to accept
will wait for six month long divine my proposal.
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The king left putting Malaya under guard in that palace.
On hearing this, Mahabal uttered angrily
There, when Mahabal returned victorious from war he came to know that Malaya was sentenced to death when she was pregnant. He asked king Soorpal
Father ! For what crime did you punish Malaya ?
Son! She was a sorceress and a she-demon. A cannibal too. On a complaint from queen Kanakamala the
guards saw all this.
It is not Malaya but that Kanakamala who is a sorceress. You failed to consider how can Malaya, for whom killing even an ant is a sin,
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MAHABAL MALAYASUNDARI
Then burning with anger he shouted
Mahabal was in tears
Where is that wench Kanakamala ?
Father ! You have dealt such harsh punishment to an innocent religious woman. Please get me
killed too. My life is worthless without her.
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With a sword in hand Mahabal rushed into the palace. Kanakamala saw him coming from her upstairs room. She left the palace from the back gate and ran away towards the jungle.
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Mahabal returned to the king and said
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Father ! Now the home
is like a cremation ground to me. I am also going. Without Malaya this world has no meaning for me.
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UUTUU
Son ! I have committed a grave mistake. Please forgive me. Now if you abandon me I will also not be able to live
in peace. The fire of repentance will continue
to torment me.
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MAHABAL MALAYASUNDARI Around that time an astrologer came to the court.
The king called his police chiefThe king told him everything and asked his advise. The astrologer consulted his chart and said
Tell me the truth.
Did you kill Sire ! Malaya is
Malaya or not? indeed in trouble but she is alive. You will find her
after a year.
UDIO
Kolod
The chief replied trembling
Disguised as a yogi, Mahabal also went in search of Malaya and wandered in the jungle. One day he arrived in a city called Tilakpur. He heard an announcement in the city
Sire ! Please forgive me. I was
confident that the princess was innocent. She is faultless like mother Sita and pure like the Ganges.
I left her alive in the jungle.
A poisonous snake has bitten the queen. If some expert of voodoo or medicine brings her back to life, the king will reward him with
whatever he desires.
I know the treatment of snake bite. Why not
do a good deed by curing the queen. Let me help a suffering
woman.
King Soorpal at once called his guards and sent them to the jungle in search of Malayasundari.

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MAHABAL MALAYASUNDARI
When Mahabal saw Malaya he was taken aback--
He went to the king's court and the king took him to the garden palace. He pointed towards an unconscious woman and said
Hey ! This is my wife Malayasundari. How can she be the queen of this king ?
Yogiraj ! She is my queen. You appear
to have miraculous powers. Please cure her and I will give
ample wealth.
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JEZIKU
DOO
Mahabal examined Malaya's pulse and said
When alone, Mahabal chanted the name of Arihant Bhagavan. He then took out the snakebead and sprinkled the charged water on Malaya.
Some very poisonous snake has bitten her. Her whole body has turned blue. However, I will try my best. Please leave us alone. I will
chant some mantras and sprinkle the charged water.
Om Namo Arihantanam...
JUJUJU
JUUUUU09
00

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MAHABAL MALAYASUNDARI In a few moments Malaya opened her eyes. Seeing
When the king heard voices from inside the room he Mahabal she uttered with surprise
entered. Finding Malaya sitting he uttered with joy
My lord ! You ! Here!
Yogiraj ! You have obliged me by saving my dear queen's life. Tell me how should I
reward you.
Oking! Please tell me
the truth. Is she your wedded wife? If you tell a lie mother goddess will turn
you to ashes at once.
Not so loud!
DUUU
BUDU
00
They exchanged their experiences in brief.
And Mahabal told the whole story of how Malaya was exiled on false charges. After hearing the story the king said
The king was filled with fear. He said
Yogiraj ! I found her alone in the jungle. I gave her refuge and now I want to make
her happy
It is unbelievable. However, when you are saying this, I believe.
But before I am fully convinced you have to do
something for me.
Oleole
SONG
STO
O king! She is my wife. I have done your work. Now please return my wife and son.

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MAHABAL MALAYASUNDARI
With his special powers Mahabal accomplished all the tasks given by the king. But the king went on giving him new tasks. At last Mahabal said
Mahabal called for two large mirrors. He set them near the king's back and said See, here is
No. Not through
mirrors. I want to you back.
see my back with my own eyes.
O king ! Enough is enough. Now allow us to go. We want to return
to our city.
Wait a minute, prince !
Only one last task. Please do that. Please show my back with
my own eyes.
OS
When the king insisted, Mahabal twisted the king's neck with his special powers. Now the king cried in pain
Mahabal said
O king ! In the garden outside the
city there is a temple of mother Chakreshvari. Go bare feet and seek forgiveness for your crimes. Only then you will be rid of this pain.
Save me please! Please
forgive me.
I think this is punishment enough
for his mistake. Please forgive
him now.
booo
TOTO

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MAHABAL MALAYASUNDARI
In presence of all he begged forgiveness from Passing through the city, the king and his family walked
Mahabal and Malaya. Just then guards came and to the temple bare feet. After doing ritual worship and informed prayer he fell on his knees and sought forgiveness
"Maharaj ! Mother!
A great sage Please forgive
has arrived in my sins.
the garden
GC
OXOXO
Very good news. Come, let us go to pay homage
to the saint.
With the blessing of goddess Chakreshvari the king regained his normal posture.
Mahabal was crowned. Malayasundari became the chief queen.
They all listened to the discourse. The king got enlightened. On his return to the palace he said to Mahabal
ong
Olle
Prince Mahabal ! Now ! want to renounce the world and get initiated. I have no heir. Please take the reigns
of this kingdom in
your hands.
SCO
ACESSUS
NODIO
ITO
After this the king and his queens went to the sage and got initiated.

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MAHABAL MALAYASUNDARI
Neighbouring rulers king Viradhaval and Soorpal came to know that the king of Tilakpur has given his kingdom to a yogi' and got initiated. They made a plan
Come, This is a good opportunity to expand our territory by conquering the neighbouring
kingdom.
The two laid siege to Tilakpur. Mahabal showed great valour in the battle. The attacking armies retreated. Finding a chance, Mahabal attached a note on an arrow and aimed it towards king Soorpal. The arrow fell near Soorpal's feet.
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The king took the letter and read
King Soorpal jumped with joy. He gave the good news to Viradhaval. Both the kings rushed to Mahabal.
Respected father, my salutations!
By the grace of our faith I and your daughter-in-law are hail and hearty. More when we meet.
-your son Mahabal
BUSIO
NOVO
The battle turned into festivities.

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Mahabal returned to his capital along with his father and father-in-law. Week long festivities were organized.
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Just then the garden keeper came and informed
Maharaj ! Acharya Chandrasen Suri, the disciple of Bhagavan Parshva Naath has arrived in the garden.
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Come.
let us go to the discourse.
On listening to the discourse of the Acharya, king Soorpal and Viradhaval got detached. Both the kings gave their kingdoms to Mahabal and took the spiritual path after getting initiated. Mahabal took charge of all the three kingdoms and provided a just and lawful rule to the people.
यययय
OQ
In the end he crowned his son and took the spiritual path after getting initiated.
-Based on Mahabal Malayasundari Raas. 32
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CARNAL PLEASURES ARE LIKE DROPS OF HONEY
Carnal pleasures give happiness when experienced. But a being obsessed with fondness for them experiences sorrow, grief and pain in the end.
In order to explain the transitory nature of carnal pleasures as well as the long string of miseries attached to the momentary joys, sages have narrated the story of drops of honey.
A young man spent many years doing business in some faraway country. After earning a lot of wealth he was returning home. On his long journey home he entered a dense and large forest. On a narrow trail he came across a huge black elephant. Afraid of the elephant, the young man ran back into the jungle. The elephant gave him a chase. To save his life the young man climbed a tree. The elephant soon reached there. The young man was sitting on a high branch. The angry elephant violently shook the
trunk to uproot the tree. This weakened the man's hold on the branch and he started slipping. Luckily he found two slim dangling branches and caught hold of them. Right overhead was a honeycomb. Honey was dripping from it. A few drops of honey fell into the man's open mouth and he enjoyed it. On the tree there were two rats, one black and one white. These two rats started nibbling the two branches held by the man. Just below the suspended man was a old dry well. In the well were poisonous snakes. Looking at the suspended man the snakes were also hissing and waiting for him to fall.
Just then a Vidyadhar (a divine being) passed from there. When he saw the man trapped from all sides by certain death he felt pity for him. He stopped his celestial vehicle and called the youth - "Son! See there is death all around you. I will bring my vehicle near you. Jump into it and I will shift you to a safe place."
The youth said — “O benevolent person! Please wait a minute. Let me taste just one more drop of honey. It is very sweet and tasty." The divine person persuaded — "Win over the greed for honey. See the death surrounding you and jump in my vehicle."
"One more minute. Just one more drop of honey." Thinking thus the youth could not abandon his greed for honey. The Vidyadhar left disappointed.
Message : This worldly human existence is like that tree. Death is like the elephant. Day and night are like white and black rats continuously nibbling at life-span that is like the branches. Lowly birth in hell is like the well. Carnal pleasures are like the honey drops. A noble teacher is like the Vidyadhar who offers salvation in the form of religion like the celestial vehicle. But humans are not abandoning the obsession of carnal pleasures like that youth. Even the warning of a noble teacher fails to save them.
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