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## The One Hundred and Forty-Ninth Sermon
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She went to the city and sought refuge at the feet of the chief of the group of Ayikas, Suvrata, the Ganini, and with her, went to the feet of the Muni, Vratadhara. She bowed down and asked him, "O Bhagavan! What sin did I commit in a previous life that I have been afflicted with this ugliness?" The Muni, whose eyes were developed with the knowledge of the past, replied, "Daughter, in a previous life, your soul was a man in the land of Surastra, possessing a beautiful form. There, due to excessive indulgence in worldly pleasures and sensual delights, your mind became dull and cruel. You were unable to control your mind and eyes, and you acted freely in the world."
**15**
"Once, a Muni was engaged in severe austerities on his deathbed. You drove your chariot over him, causing his nose to be crushed. The Muni, however, possessed great fortitude and was not disturbed by this incident."
**16**
"The Muni's life was not taken, so you did not suffer hell. However, his body was harmed, and therefore, in this life, your face is deformed, lacking a nose. As it is in the world, one reaps the fruits of one's actions."
**17**
"The Jina has said, 'Whoever in this world, even once, takes the life of a living being, will suffer the pain of being killed by others in a future life. And whoever, even once, harms the limb of another, will suffer the harm of limbs many times over, as a result of their own actions.'"
**18**
"Cruel men, fearless due to their power, strive to kill human beings and other living beings through their mind, speech, and body. No matter how clever they may be in future lives, the great lord of evil, the giver of suffering, will repeatedly exert his influence over them, causing them to suffer again and again."
**19**
"Therefore, those who desire their own and others' well-being, even if they are kings, should always stay away from sins like violence."
**Notes:**
1. Surguru M.
2. Vigatabhave M., ङ.
3. Kathorataya (K. Ti.). Purushataya M., Kh., ङ.
4. Nivabhrtam M., ङ.
5. Rabhi Yah Purusha: Parusha: M.
6. Du:khdanachara: Chatureshvapi Hi M.
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