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## Yoga Shastra, First Light, Verse 13
**Chilatiputra**
"My karmas are being cut. This is a cause of joy for me. These people are happy by troubling me; let them be happy today, because attaining happiness in the world is rare. Just as a physician cures diseases with alkali, so these people, by speaking harsh words, are trying to destroy my evil deeds. Therefore, they are my true well-wishers. Just as the heat of fire removes the dirt on gold, making it bright and shining, so these people, by beating me or by anger, etc., are making my soul free from karma and bright. By attacking me, they are pulling me out of the prison of hell; should I be angry with such benefactors? They are removing my sins by giving their own punya. Who else can be greater than such selfless brothers? Such killing or pain, etc., which is the cause of liberation from the world, is a source of joy for me. But I am saddened that the torture given to me will be the cause of the growth of the infinite world. In this world, many people sacrifice even their wealth and body for the happiness of others, so in front of them, anger or killing, etc., which gives them happiness, is nothing. Some people have only scorned me, they have not beaten me. Many have beaten me, but they have not deprived me of life. Some people were about to free me from life, but they did not separate me from my supreme friend, Dharma. Therefore, may they be well; may they get good sense. Those who are angry with the seeker of liberation, who speak harsh words, who bind with ropes, who trouble with weapons, or who bring death, should be tolerated with equanimity and with a feeling of friendship; because there are many obstacles in the path of liberation." Thus, the Muni, immersed in beautiful emotions, began to condemn his evil deeds. Just as fire burns all the grass flowers, so the steadfast Muni burned all his karma with the fire of repentance and, attaining the extremely rare, pure, Kevala Jnana, reached the state of Aayogikevali and also attained liberation.
Just as the steadfast Muni, giving up being a guest of Naraka, attained the supreme state of infinite, eternal happiness (Moksha) through the power of Yoga, so others should also strive in this Yoga with certainty. || 12 || Now we will increase faith in Yoga by giving another example. || 13 ||
**Tatkalakritadushkarma**
**Meaning**
"Who will not desire Yoga, to protect Chilatiputra, the evil-minded, who was very bold in committing evil deeds just a short time ago?" || 13 ||
**Explanation:** - Who will not desire such a Yoga-sadhana, who saved Chilatiputra, the evil-minded, who was a brave warrior in committing the great sin of killing a woman, from hell? Below we are giving the story of Chilatiputra.
**The Story of Chilatiputra:**
In a city established on earth, there lived a Brahmin named Yajnadeva. He considered himself a scholar, but always condemned Jainism. A disciple (Muni) could not tolerate this. Even after his Guru stopped him, he challenged the Brahmin to a debate, with the intention of defeating him. They agreed on a condition that whoever lost the debate would become the disciple of the winner. The intelligent Jain Muni defeated his opponent Brahmin in the debate. Yajnadeva had to accept his defeat, and as per the agreement, the victorious Jain Muni gave Yajnadeva-Brahmin Jain initiation. After taking initiation, Shasana Devi explained to Yajnadeva that now you have attained Charitra (five great vows), therefore you have become knowledgeable and faithful. Now do not violate Charitra. Yajnadeva Muni truly followed Charitra; but due to past impressions, he hated the dirt that accumulated on his clothes and body. It is true, "It is very difficult to give up past impressions." By the association of this great Muni, even his relatives became like the rays of the sun, in contact with the clouds of the rainy season.