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Kummāputta—Chariam
(The Story of Kūrmāputra)
After bowing down to Vardhamāna Swāmi whose lotus-like feet are saluted by heads of demons and gods, I shall briefly relate the life of Kummāputta (the son of Kūrmā). (1)
Once Vardhamāna Jina entered the temple of the Yaksha named Guna, in the garden Guna-silpaka in the limits of the excellent city of Rājagriha where all prominent people lived within the limits of the law. (2)
The Gods, thereupon, constructed there the Assembly Hall, which led to the elimination of many sinful acts and which was refulgent with the lustre of three ramparts respectively made up of excellent gems, gold and silver. (3)
Profound as the sea, and possessed of a body resplendent like gold, the valiant (Vardhamana) took his seat there and began to expound Religion which is very attractive being characterized by the four constituents, charity and others. (4)
(He said) :-- The Religion is of four kinds by virtue of its four constituents charity, austerity, character and thought, out of which thought should be looked upon as the most powerful (in its results). (5)
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