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In the beginning, in the forest of existence, enveloped in the darkness of great delusion, I was wandering, O Muni! You are my guide, my true friend. ||133||
Be pleased, O Bhagavan! Grant me the Daigambari initiation. ||134||
Having pleased the Guru and approached him, that wise Brahmin received the Daigambari initiation, which is desired by the virtuous. ||134||
Hearing and seeing the character of that Brahmin, some attained the state of Muni, while others attained the highest state of Shravaka. ||135||
Agnibhuiti and Vayubhuiti, ashamed of their past lives, were condemned by the people. They silently returned to their home, where their parents also rebuked them. ||136||
At night, Satyaki Muni was sitting in a secluded place in the Kayotsarga posture. Agnibhuiti and Vayubhuiti, with swords in their hands, wanted to kill him, but the Yaksha held them fast, so they stood there with their swords raised. ||137||
In the morning, people saw them standing near the Muni and condemned them, saying, "These are the wicked Brahmins who have committed sinful deeds." ||138||
Agnibhuiti and Vayubhuiti thought, "Look at the great influence of the Muni! By his power, we have been involuntarily held fast and have become like pillars." ||139||
They also resolved in their minds, "If we are somehow freed from this suffering, we will surely embrace the Jain Dharma, for we have seen its power firsthand." ||140||
At that time, hearing of their suffering, their parents rushed to the Muni and fell at his feet, trying to please him. ||141||
The compassionate Muni, having completed his yoga, sat down and, knowing that this was done by the Kshetrapal, said to him with humility, "O Yaksha! Forgive them for their wrongdoing, which arose from their own actions. Be merciful to these two beings who are driven by their karma." ||142-143||
Thus, having received the command of the Muni, like a king's command, the Kshetrapal said, "As you command," and released them. ||144||
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