Prince Shrenik Diwakar Chitrakatha 015

Author(s): Devendramuni, Shreechand Surana
Publisher: Mahavir Seva Trust Mumbai
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A Mahavir Seva Trust Presentation
DIWAKAR CHITRA KATHA
PRINCE SHRENIK
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Shrenik, the king of Magadh was the leading king amongst the followers of Bhagwan Mahavir. He was the king from the generation of Shishunag, well known personality in history.
Jain history knows him as Shrenik Bhambhasar, while a historian writes him as Bimbisar Shrenik. According to the jain literature, Shrenik saved Bhambha (royal symbol) when the palace caught fire and thus he was famous as “Bhambhasar".
Shrenik's father, king Prasenjit was the follower of Bhagwan Parshwanath. Shrenik's religion by heredity was Jain, but during the period of refugee from Magadh, he was impressed by good behaviour of a Buddha Acharya and as he had predicted that Shrenik will become the king of Magadh, Shrenik remained under his impression for some time. This is the reason which kept him away from jain religion during his wedding with the daughter of king Chetak but later due to Chelana's efforts and contact with Anathi Muni he again came closer to Jain religion. And he became the devotee of Bhagwan Mahavir.
Shrenik was very intelligent, brave, adventurous and an expert ruler. Before he became the king, he had to wander and for a long period he disappeared. A merchant's daughter, Nanda married him by getting impressed by his sharp intellect and the qualities of coming from good family. Nanda herself was very intelligent and religious minded. Abhaykumar, Nanda's son inherited good qualities from her mother.
Jain literature gives many interesting stories related to the lives of Shrenik Abhaykumar. The given picture story is limited till Shrenik becomes the king. The credit of making Rajgruh a prosperous city of East India also goes to Shrenik.
This interesting historical story is composed by Acharya Shree Devendra Muniji. We are thankful to him.
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Managing Editors: Dr. Mansukhbhai Jain, Sanjay Surana
Compilation: Srichand Surana 'Saras'
Art Work: Shyamal Mitra
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Kushagrapur was the capital of Magadh and was located at the feet of five mountains named Vaibhavgiri etc. King Prasenjit ruled over it. He was the follower of twenty third Tirthankar Bhagwan Parshwanath and he was a brave warrior. Prasenjit had many queens but Kalavati was favourite. Shrenik was eldest son amongst the hundred sons of the king,
Once a merchant came from Sindh to the royal hall of king Prasenjit with many different types of horses. The king saw horses and said,
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My lord! The horse is ready for the test, you can
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The merchant puts forward a white clever horse.
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Prasenjit rides on the horse. The king gave signal with the ankle and the horse was flying in the air. In no time the horse reached to a wild forest far away from the boundary of the kingdom.
Prasenjit was frightened with the fast speed of the horse and thus pulled the reins to control it, the horse stopped with a jerk. Prasenjit fell on the ground.
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A beautiful girl was passing by from there with a pot filled with water. She saw the king lying on the floor fainted, so she sprinkled cold water on the king's face. The king opened his eyes. He couldn't talk due to thirst. He explained with the gesture
The girl plucked some fruits from the nearby tree quickly. The king forgot to eat fruits as he was admiring the beauty of the girl.
Oh, you're thirsty? Wait, I'll bring some fruits. First eat fruits and then
drink water.
Oh! Why are you looking at me? Will your thirst quench looking at me? Please eat these
fruits and drink water.
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The king ate fruits and drank water.
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Then he asked the girl
We have a small cottage on that mountain. Come, you can take a night halt
over there.
How far is Kushagrapur
from here?
Kushagrapur is far away from here. It's also getting darker, you'll get lost in this wild forest
at night.
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King Prasenjit gave his introduction and asked
The girl brought Prasenjit to her cottage. A well built man came out of the cottage seeing them. He welcomed king Prasenjit.
Who's this girl?
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She is Tilakvati, my only daughter
Yamdand, the king of the Bhil:
tribe welcomes you.
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Yamdand said with respect
Tilakvati served Prasenjit so well that he not only 1 liked her beauty but also liked her qualities. King Prasenjit told Yamdand in the morning,
My lord! What do I have that I can give to you? And whatever is there is
ready for you.
Bhilraj, I want to marry your daughter,
Tilakvati.
Bhilraj! Your serving has not only made me happy but it has also fascinated me. I want to ask something from you before
I give you anything.
When the king saw Yamdand in deep thoughts, he asked
Then Yamdand looked at the sky and said
Bhilraj, what are you thinking? You don't want to marry your daughter to me?
My lord! This daughter is everything to me. I've decided something and I'll marry my daughter to one who
agrees to my condition
My lord! I've decided that I'll marry my beloved daughter to the one who'll agree to give a legal right to her son to become
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Prasenjit became sentimental. Discrimination and duty was overpowered by passion. He said
I promise you that Tilakvati's son will have a legal right to the thorne.
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Yamdand was satisfied with Prasenjit's promise.

Yamdand immediately called the people of his area and Tilakvati put the garland round the king's neck.
Chilatikumar, don't hit him so harshly.
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Prasenjit returned to the kingdom with Tilakvati.
As the time passed, Tilakvati gave birth to a son. He was named Chilatikumar. Chilatikumar was also educated with Shrenik and other princes. As he reached adolescence, his harshness and cruelty increased. He was uncontrollable.
He has
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King Prasenjit became old with the time. One day he called his minister in chief, Vachaspati
Minister in chief! I'm getting older. So, I want to handover the responsibility of Magadh to the
most suitable person.
Come! Minister in chief! I'm waiting for
you since long.
It's my good luck that you remembered me. What's
the order for me?
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Where is the question for that? Prince Shrenik is your eldest son and he is intelligent, brave and
expert in politics.
Prasenjit's face showed the expression of worry.
Yes, You're right minister. But you don't know that queen Tilakvati's father Bhilraj had taken promise from me that only Tilakvati's son will have the legal right to become the king of Magadh. And our bad
luck is that Chilatikumar is not suitable for it...!
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Prasenjit continued...
Minister Vachaspati thought for sometime after listening to Prasenjit and then said
Minister! You're brilliant, please think and find some solution to this
disturbing problem.
My lord! If prince Shrenik is sent away
from Magadh for some time then only war in the royal family can be prevented. You make Chilatikumar the king in his absence. We'll face whatever
consequences arise...
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Minister made a plan after king Prasenjit's suggestion.
Minister Vachaspati thought for sometime after listening to Prasenjit and then said.Next day, according to the royal order, 100 princes were served meal in the dining room. Shrenik sat in the centre. When princes were just going to start their meal, suddenly hungry wild dogs attacked the dining room. All the princes got scared and ran away.
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Adventurous Shrenik shifted the plates of those princes who ran away to the dogs. Dogs started eating from those plates. And Shrenik ate his meal without any fear or worry.
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The king and the minister were looking at the scene from behind.
You saw my lord, prince Shrenik is brave and intelligent amongst all who can eat after feeding others. The king's speciality is that he shall rule the kingdom by satisfying good and bad people.
Prasenjit was delighted to see Shrenik's intelligence.
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Prasenjit called all the princes and asked
Prasenjit scolded Shrenik hiding his joy -
Did you finish your meal ?
Shrenik! You've decreased the goodwill of the royal family
by eating with dogs.
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My lord! How could we eat our meal? Wild dogs entered there but elder prince Shrenik is shameless.
He ate with dogs.
Shrenik was disappointed.
Princes looked at each other's faces
Next day Prasenjit called all the princes and said
Look, these are new earthen pots. Each one of you take one one pot and
fill it with dew drops.
How strange is this order? How can a pot be filled with
drops of dew?
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Next day all the princes reached the garden before sun rise. They tried to fill the pot by putting the drops of dew into the pot.
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Prince Shrenik also reached the river bank with earthen pot. First he dipped the dry pot in the river water, he removed it after sometime, the whole pot was wet.
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He squeezed the water from the bedsheet in the pot. By repeating the whole process again and again the pot was filled with the dew drops.
All the princes presented themselves with empty pots to the king but Shrenik brought the pot filled with dew drops on the servant's head. The king asked Shrenik
All your brothers have brought empty pots then how did you
fill it with dew drops?
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But he showed unhappiness from outside and said,
Shrenik told about his idea. King Prasenjit was very happy to hear it. He thought
Shrenik! I'm disappointed with you. You haven't followed my
instructions properly.
Similarly even the king should take tax from the people in
small quantity so that the royal treasury also gets filled and the
people don't have to suffer.
The king is misunderstanding me even after I've
done everything fine.
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Shrenik was very much hurt. He went away quietly.

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Once fire caught the royal palace of Kushagrapur. The king made an
announcement
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Everyone run out with your favourite things!
King Prasenjit saw

Shrenik has saved the royal symbols at the danger of his life. Only he can guard this kingdom.
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Some prince took his clothes, someone took eatable, some took money etc. Shrenik ran with 'Chatra, Chanvar and Bhambha' (these were royal
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But the king hided his happiness and said laughinglyShrenik! How silly you are! Everyone took their favourite things and you took such useless things...?
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Shrenik was very angry from within. But he went away quietly respecting his father. He thought sitting alone
Shrenik took decision, he changed his dress and went out of the kingdom towards the west.
I should not stay here anymore where my intellect
is joked about.
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Shrenik felt bored walking alone for sometime. Then he saw an elderly person walking ahead. He was a merchant, Subhadra from Venatat. Shrenik walked fast and reached near him and called
Merchant Subhadra was surprised and looked back. He was surprised to hear uncle, he stopped. By then Shrenik also reached near him and said
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Uncle, we both are going in the same direction. If we • walk together, journey
will be easy.
To get a good colleague is good luck. Fine. Two are better than
one.
"Uncle (mamal)
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As Subhadra was walking quietly, Shrenik said
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Uncle, if we ride on the chariot of the tounge than the journey will be shorter.
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Shrenik again laughed
I mean if we talk while walking, the journey will be shorter and we won't get
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Gentleman!
Which chariot is this? And you don't have anything.
He seems
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Shrenik laughingly said
Maki ( को Uncle, you look an older and experienced person but you don't know the meaning of tongue-chariot?
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It was afternoon while walking. Shrenik said
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PRINCE SHRENIK They met a villager. Subhadra asked- Both went to the head, Nandinath. They said
Brother! Which village is this? Which community people
stay here?
This is Nandigram Brahmins stay here, Baba Nandinath is our head of the
village.
Baba, we've come from Kushagrapur and we're hungry. Whether your village has any facility of the meal for the
travellers?
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We've facility, but not for the people of Kushagrapur. We don't even give them water. Their king Prasenjit has harassed us
very much.
Shrenik and the merchant Subhadra moved ahead after that insult. They saw a Buddha monastery on the way. Both reached the monastery. The monk there welcomed both the travellers lovingly and gave them meals. When both were to move ahead after a short halt, the monk blessed Shrenik and said
Brilliant gentleman! Your good feature tells that you will be a brave emperor of some kingdom
soon.
If whatever you said turns out true than I'll definitely give you a royal
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Subhadra scratched his head
When both the travellers moved ahead, they saw that a man was hitting a woman in the farm. The woman was crying. Shrenik asked
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Uncle! Is this woman tied up or
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But he kept quiet.
They reached near a river after walking for a while. The river had less water and more sand on both the banks. Shrenik took his shoes in his hand while walking in the sand. Subhadra laughed.
When water came, Subhadra renoved his shoes but Shrenik wore shoes in his feet. Seeing this Subhadra laughed very loudly. Shrenik understood but still asked
Uncle! What's Nothing my the matter? Why | dear! Just laughed did you laugh? like that.
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They arrived at Venatat village on crossing the river. Merchant Subhadra thought
Now it's time to detach from this silly person. Company of
a silly person is dangerous...
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He told ShrenikNephew, my village has come. You wait
here in the shadow of the mango tree. I'll make arrangement after going home for your stay and than I'll call you there.
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Shrenik opened his umbrella and sat in the shadow of the tree.* Seeing this Merchant Subhadra laughed cunningly.
He is really the leader of foolish
people.
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Merchant laughed and said,
| Merchant Subhadra reached his home. His beautiful daughter, Nanda brought warm water in a pot. He washed his hands and legs and was taking rest. Nanda asked
Daughter, I met a silly person. Hearing his unusual
talks took a long time.
Father! Everytime you return home early. How come
you're late today?
Father, what talks were they? Let me
also know.
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Merchant said
Daughter, first he called me 'uncle'. This isn't like an
uninvited guest?
The merchant described all the events one after another and then laughed very loudly.
Father, I don't think this Daughter, now you only tell me if gentleman is silly, he such a silly person accompanies seems to be very me, than what should I do? intelligent. His every talk
has some meaning
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Father, I feel this gentleman mysterious. Please
tell me all what he said.
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Merchant said
The merchant scratched his head
Fine, you're also intelligent. Tell me what are the meaning
of his talks?
Yes, that's right, but the other talks were not
complicated?
Father, he called you uncle(mother's brother) that means that his mother
is truely devoted to her husband only and all the men of the world are like
her brother. Isn't it?
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No father, I'll tell you about its mystery. He has already told you the meaning
of tongue-chariot
When Nanda told the meaning of all the events, the merchant was surprised. He said
Similarly the meaning of the female who's tied up or free is also clear. If that female
is married, than she's tide up. She tolerates husband's beating but she can't leave him and go. If she was his kept (free), she could run
away after receiving husband's beating.
Daughter, I think, he is of your type. He's very intelligent. I've left him out of the village just to be away
from him.
An intelligent person should be invited as our
guest.
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A maid went and invited Shrenik. He reached the merchant's house. There was some mud infront of the house. Shrenik's feet became dirty while coming. A maid brought little water in the pot.
Few days back father had a dream that a brave prince has come to our house and father got me married to him. Whether that
dream is coming true?
Please clean your feet with this water
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She sent a maid to call Shrenik.
Shrenik saw there was little water in the pot. How the feet can be cleaned with little water? He looked here and there and he found a small, thin bamboo stick. A thin cloth was also kept nearby. Shrenik smiled
He removed the mud with bamboo stick and than he wet the cloth with little water and wiped his feet. Nanda thought seeing this
Oh! I'm being
tested
This person can get his work done with minimum things whenever required.
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She took many more tests. Shrenik's cleverness and simplicity at heart was presented during all the tests. Nanda understood-p
PRINCE SHRENIK
A person's greatness is presented through his work and not through his talks. He's definitely from a good family and very intelligent.
Shrenik went with the merchant to the shop. That day many big merchants came from far away to the merchant's shop. The merchant returned home in the evening with the bag of money and told her daughter-[
Daughter, this guest seems very lucky. Just today's one day has given me an earning of many months.

When Shrenik finished his bath and lunch, the merchant told him
Nephew! What'll you do sitting at home? Let's go to the shop
Slowly Nanda and Shrenik came more closer. One day Nanda told her father
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Yes daughter, Due to our luck, we have this opportunity at our home itself. I think I should take
advantage of this opportunity.
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Father, one day you had a dream, it seems it is going to come true now.
Few days later the merchant got Nanda married to Shrenik. Shrenik stayed there as son-in-law.

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One day Shrenik and merchant Subhadra went on the backside of the house. There the merchant saw a heap of red sand and scolded the servants
Merchant, this sand has
come from the ships coming Why this sand is kept from foreign country. As we here? Throw it out and saw red shining granules we clean the house.
A made a heap here.
Shrenik took granules of the sand in his hand and told the merchant
Merchant, this is 'Tejantari sand'. The granules of the sand which turns
iron into gold are mixed with it. So don't throw it, it should be kept in the
store-house with care.
The merchant was surprised to hear it. As per the merchant's order, the sand was filled in the pots and kept in the store-house with care.
The king made an announcement in the city
Few days later, a foreign merchant came to Venatat city. He requested the king
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My lord, I want Tejantari sand'. If anyone
has it, I'll pay for it whatever he asks.
Whosoever has 'Tejantari sand' should inform the king. He'll be paid for it
whatever he asks.
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Shrenik told the merchant hearing the announcement
The merchant accepted the king's offer. Next day the foreign merchant came to merchant Subhadra. The merchant brought him to his store-house along with Shrenik.
Merchant! accept this
offer.
Look, all this is 'Tejantari sand'. How much will you pay?
Merchant, goods are yours, you only tell me its price.
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The foreign merchant paid whatever Subhadra said and took away the pots.
One day Nanda told Shrenik
The king called merchant Subhadra and Shrenik to the royal hall and honoured them.
You've increased the pride of our kingdom, so you're honoured to become a sheriff of the town. The king also
called him as 'son-in-law'
Master, tonight! dreamt about a
Tion.
My dear! You'll definitely become mother of a brave and intelligent son
like a lion.
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Shrenik was known the son-in-law of merchant Subhadra in Rajsabha. Also the king called him the name of 'Son-in-law'.
Nanda felt shy hearing it.
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Three months later again Nanda told Shrenik
Master, Paryushan festival begins from tomorrow. No five sense beings should be killed in the kingdom for eight days. All the lives should be
assured about their lives.
Master, I've a keen
desire
Dear, please tell me, I'll definitely
fulfill it.
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Shrenik was worried to hear this keen desire
Then there were noises on the royal path. Shrenik peeped out of the window.
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Oh Divine, It's difficult to fulfill this desire either by money or intellect. For this the political power is required. I'l
have to think something.
Oh, a mad
elephant is breaking things
in the city.
He immediately came down running.
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Then he heard the announcement
Please listen! Whoever brave, adventurous person controls the mad elephant of the king, king Jitshatru will reward him
with whatever he asks.
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Shrenik who was expert in the elephant's tactics came infront. He first made the elephant run alot. Then he climbed on it and controlled it.
The elephant calmed down. Shrenik tied him in the elephant's room.
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The king said with happiness
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Son-in-law, I'm very impressed with your braveness. You can ask for whatever reward you want.
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My lord! Paryushan festival is starting from tomorrow. Please stop violence of five sense beings for eight days and assure them safety. I want only this.

According to the king's order, the five sense beings were saved from killing for eight days in the kingdom. Nanda was very happy to see her keen desire getting fulfilled.
On other side, after Shrenik left Kushagrapur, as if the nature's wrath fell on the people. Repeatedly hundreds of houses caught fire. One day Prasenjit had just left the palace and he suddenly saw the royal palace catching fire. The royal palace burnt in no time.
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King Prasenjit called experts and asked them the reason. They said
My lord! There is a
wrath of some goddess on this earth. So construct a new palace half km. away from here on the west.
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The king constructed a grand royal palace in the lap of the mountains named Vaibhavgiri, Ratnagiri etc. Since then Kushagrapur was famous by the new name of Rajgruh (the king's house).
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King Prasenjit was very sad after Shrenik left the kingdom. But as he was tied up with the promise, he had to make Chilatikumar, son of Tilakvati the king. As Chilatikumar became king, he immediately called the person in charge of the royal locker and ordered him
I want one lakh gold coins just now for my new clothes and ornaments.
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My lord! The royal lockers are empty. First trade of the kingdom suffered due to the repeated fires and whatever was left is utilized in making the new city.

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PRINCE SHRENIK Chilatikumar called the royal officers and said People requested king Prasenjit for their
protection
Collect tax from the people. Make it four times on all the goods than earlier. Whosoever refuses the
tax, snatch his property.
My lord! Please protect us. On Chilatilkumar's order the royal officers are looting the
kingdom.
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The royal officers started violence in the city.
Then even the respected people of the kingdom complained about Chilatikumar.
Sad, old Prasenjit fell ill on hearing the complaints of Chilatikumar's bad deeds. He told the minister in chief Vachaspati
My lord! Prince and his wicked friends are harassing the mothers and sisters of the kingdom. We are
unsafe. Please protect us.
Minister, now my death is nearby. I can tolerate my pain but I can't see the people in sorrow. Go and search Shrenik and bring him here,
he only can protect this kingdom.
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Minister in chief sent his faithful spies in search of Shrenik. One spy reached Venatat in search of Shrenik with his photo while roaming around from village to village. While roaming in venatat he asked a person
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Spy reached merchant Subhadra's house. He saw Shrenik sitting infront. Spy bowed down to him with respect. Shrenik recognized him. He took him inside the room and asked
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Spy told the whole story of harassment of Chilatikumar and the illness of Prasenjit.
Shrenik's eyes were wet on hearing the deteriorating condition of Magadh.[
Even though my father insulted me, its my duty to help him in trouble.
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My lord! Your father is on the death-bed. He repeatedly expresses his desire to meet you. Please come fast.
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Shrenik went inside the palace and told everything to Nanda
My father is waiting for me on the death-bed, I'll have to go immediately
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Shrenik gave her a letter and said
Master, I'll also come with you.
You keep this letter with care. I've written my name and address in it.
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Shrenik explained her
It's not advisable
to travel in this condition for you.
How'll I stay here without you? And when your son is born and if he asks about his father, what'll I tell him? You've not given any introduction of yours till today.
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Before Nanda asks anything else, Shrenik went out of the house. Nanda read the letter
I'm the cowboy of
Rajgruh city. There'll be a flag
on the white palace located at the highest place. I stay there.
For Pri3 & Personal Use Only
Nanda couldn't understand the written matter of the letter.
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Two horses were ready below a tree outside the kingdom. Shrenik rod on one horse and the spy on the other. Both reached Rajgrüh. Shrenik bowed down to
his father.
Father, please forgive me for leaving the kingdom without asking you.
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Long live our king
Shrenik, the legal hier of) king Prasenjit.
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Prasenjit embrassed Shrenik.
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Child, I committed a great
mistake. I threw diamond in the mud and kept stone in the fist.
Next day Shrenik was made the king. Prasenjit put the royal crown on Shrenik's head. Everyone said aloud
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When Chilatikumar heard about the crowning ceremony of Shrenik, he ran away in the forest leaving Rajgruh with his wicked friends.
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LOVE
What is love? Inspite of all that the philosophers have told us, we do not want to understand the true nature of the most potent force in the world. We believe in the movie myth that love means physical beauty and poetic passion. All that, may well be a thrilling experience but that is not love, that is conditional love. When the condition is gone, frustration sets in and love disappears. Although we all are capable of unconditional love-the essence of Bhagwan Mahavir's teaching, loving with conditions is far more common with human-beings.
Compassionate Heart
When we love another because he or she meets our needs, we are loving conditionally. Similarly,
when we give to get, we are placing conditions on our love. This is the way love is usually defined and the way most of us are brought up to understand it. But respecting others by seeing and accepting them as they are is an expression of unconditional love.
The nature of consciousness is unconditional love. We love people when we love them, for what they are and not for being young or old, beautiful or wealthy. Love is the greatest of all soul forces. It is the feeling of fullness that grows inside us from self respect and love, until it over flows and must be given away. It is the silver link that binds all living hearts together in unity and harmony. Love is the vision that helps us to see ourself in all life force and all in ourself-microcosm in macrocosm and macrocosm in microcosm.
When in today's world people are intoxicated and under the spell of prejudices, hatred, envy, jealousy greed etc., the spirit of infinite love is most needed. "Love is the foundation and the apex of the pyramid of our existence", says Wilferd A. Peterson. Today we have made pieces of love and have lost our peace. Throwing pieces of love here and there we are splitting ourself within. When we have love for few chosen that means we exclude others. This is conditional love. This condition roots from our inability to love ourself completely and our inability to receive love from others. There is nothing more painful than being alone together.
The essence of love is relatedness. Relatedness to a person, to one's self, or to any life form. To relate means 'to carry back together'. So relatedness in love means to bring back together what is one but seemingly has become separate. That which separates us from the feeling of oneness with all life force is our ego and our greed. That is the reason when we do not love we disconnect ourself from others and become separate. When we are disconnected we can do anything to hurt others. When we are connected we can understand the feelings of others and experience a sense of wholeness and unity. Mr. Leonard Laskow, M. D. says, "Love has the power to create an energy field that affects all that enters it. It is said that loving field of Christ and Buddha was so powerful that people were healed in their presence".
Love has three aspects to it: awareness, feeling, and action. Love is our awareness of the inherent connection that we share with all life; we experience it as a feeling; and we express it as an
action.
The story which you are about to read describes all three aspects of love found in one person.

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(LOVE FOR HATE)
It was a blistering hot day in the mid-summer month, when a man with the unmistakable stamp of divinity on his face, was walking along a path covered with sharp stones and thorns. His eyes shone with infinite kindness and his face was radiant as the moon.
A herdsman coming from the opposite direction addressed him respectfully, "Master, why do you go this way ? It is lonely way where even beasts are afraid to go. There lives a terrible king cobra called Chandakaushik that waylays the wayfarers." However, the great man went his way despite the warning. Some distance away there was an ant-hill. The land around it looked lonely and deserted. The man halted and looked around. The scent of a human being drew the terrible snake out of the ant-hill. Even as he darted out at lightening speed, he was amazed at the fearlessness of the man who dared to stand at the very mouth of his dwelling! Mad with rage, the cobra bit the man's foot, emptying his fangs of their deadly poison, and raising his head, watched his victim. To his surprise he saw milk tricking out of the wound.
"Aspirin is okay for headaches, but lovin' is best for heartaches."
Has anyone ever seem milk instead of blood, tricking out of a living being ? Ah, yes ! Does not the blood in a woman's breasts change into milk when she becomes a mother ? It is because of her love for her new born baby that causes this transformation. How could the cobra comprehend the fact that every cell of this great man Bhagwan Mahavir was filled with all pervading love for every living being on earth and the blood in his body was transformed into milk by this miracle of love. LOVE EVER GIVES AND FORGIVES.
The three aspects of love seen in Bhagwan Mahavir's life depicted in this story is very obvious. Through his long inner search and self-realization he came to awareness that all life is potentially same. This awareness unlocked the loving feeling towards all-friend of foe, and the loving feeling lead to loving action. So when the cobra bit him he did not get angry but instead showered loving compassion by his unthreatening presence. This is the true portrayal of unconditional love.
Jai Jinendra -PRAMODA CHITRABHANU

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JIVA
WE ARE
THREE-SENSED LIVING BEINGS
WE ARE LIVING BEINGS. WE HAVE THREE SENSES. THESE THREE SENSES ARE
TOUCH, TASTE AND SMELL.
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2 WE ARE III FOUR-SENSED LIVING BEINGS WE ARE LIVING BEINGS. WE HAVE FOUR SENSES. THESE FOUR SENSES ARE TOUCH, TASTE, SMELL AND VISION. All those having three senses or four senses have Jeeva (Soul) like us. So treat them as you wish to be treated.