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In the Harivamsha Purana, it is said that Shourya explained the two types of Dharma to them. They, knowing the difference between Yati and Shravaka, attained the state of Shramanya accordingly. ||13||
Driven by the desire for the benefit of Priyangu Sundari, the son of Yadu entered the city of Shravasti, famous for its vast wealth. ||14||
There, in the outer garden, in front of the temple of Kamadeva, he saw a large, golden, three-legged buffalo. ||15||
Seeing it, he asked a Brahmin, "O great one! Why is this three-legged buffalo made of gems? There must be some reason for it." ||16||
The Brahmin said, "In this city, there was once a great king named Jitashatru, a descendant of Ikshvaku, who conquered his enemies. His son was named Mrigadhvaja. ||17||
In this city, there lived a wealthy merchant named Kamadatta. Once, he went to see his cattle, and a poor, small buffalo fell at his feet. ||18||
Seeing this miraculous event, the merchant asked the cowherd, Pindara, the reason for it. ||19||
The cowherd said, "From the day it was born, I felt great compassion for it. So, I went to the sage who resides in the forest, bowed to him, and asked him about it. ||20||
"O sage! Why do I feel such great compassion for this creature?" In response, the wise sage said, "O Gopal! Listen, I will tell you the reason. ||21||
"This poor creature was born from the same cow five times, and each time you killed it as soon as it was born. ||22||
"Now, it has been born for the sixth time from the same cow. This time, it remembers its past lives, and so, out of fear, it suddenly got up and fell at your feet. You were also responsible for protecting the young ones. ||23||
"Hearing the sage's words, I have raised it here like my own son. Now, it has fallen at your feet, desiring to live." ||24||
Hearing the cowherd's words, the merchant took the buffalo calf with him to the city and, obtaining protection from the royal officials, he increased its wealth. ||25||
They did not know the truth. Therefore, you should teach us Dharma. Your sweet words reveal that you have seen the truth of Dharma. ||12||
Thus, when they all asked, Vasudeva explained to them both types of Dharma, the difference between Shravaka and Muni, so that they, knowing the difference between Muni and Shravaka, attained the true state of Sadhu. ||13||