Jain Ramayana Part 3

SR No.: 002023
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Bhadraguptasuri
Publisher: Vishvakalyan Prakashan Trust Mehsana
Publication Year: 2000
Total Pages: 518
Language: English
Classification: Book_English, Story, & Literature
File Size: 24 MB

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Bharath's Detachment
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tions, there was only one who knew what Bharath was thinking of, and that was Kaikayi. She was fully familiar with the thoughts and feelings of Bharath; yet she kept silently watching everything. Even her inner soul was yearning for a life of spiritual endeavours.
The first phase of the night had passed. There was silence everywhere. Breaking the silence, Bharath said, “Dear Chief Minister! Now you kindly go home and take rest. The second phase of the night has begun. To-morrow, we shall talk about these matters."
“Dear lord! You too take rest. For some days past, you have been working restlessly.”
"Rest?..... Rest for me ?...... I have not known rest and peace for countless Janmas. When I think of my countless wanderings through the samsar a shudder runs through me, filling me with fear to the brims of my being; and the desire for deliverance rises like a tidal wave overwhelming all other considerations. Dear Chief Minister, can there be any rest or peace except in Moksha? Where can we experience peace and felicity except in spiritual perfection ?"
Suddenly, Bharath became silent. The Chief Minister was thinking of something deeply. Just then, an attendant came and announced. "Dear lord! Aryaputra Shri Ram is coming to meet you."
Bharath, at once, got up; and hurried to the door, of his chamber. The Chief Minister also followed him in silence. Shri Ram arrived at the door of the chamber. Bharath went forward; and saluted his feet. The Chief Minister bowed to Shri Ram. Shri Ram embraced Bharath; and entered the chamber. The Chief Minister bowed to them; and sought their leave to return home. Shri Ram sat on a seat of State. Bharath sat at his feet on the ground.
"Dear brother! You have come at such a late hour as this !"
"I did not see you throughout the day. I was not able to see you. You were not also to be seen; so I have come to see you."
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