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## The Story of Dhanasharma
**Chapter 19: The Story of Dhanasharma**
In the city of Rajagriha, there lived a man named Dhanasharma. He was a poor man who lived in a small hut. He was a beggar and would go out every day to beg for food. He would carry a begging bowl and a cloth bag with him. He would go to the market and beg from the people.
One day, he went to the market and saw a lot of people eating and drinking. He was very hungry and asked them for some food. But they all ignored him. He was very angry and went to the top of a hill. He sat down and started to cry. He was so angry that he cursed the people of the city.
He said, "May you all suffer like I am suffering!"
As he was cursing, a stone fell from the hill and hit him on the head. He died instantly.
The people of the city heard the sound of the stone falling and came to see what had happened. They saw Dhanasharma lying dead on the ground. They were very sad and realized that they had been wrong to ignore him.
**Chapter 20: The Story of the Ascetic**
The Lord said, "In the city of Rajagriha, there was a king named Potana. He was a very kind and compassionate king. He was known as Soma Chandra because he was like the moon in his gentleness.
His queen was also a very virtuous woman. She was known as Dharma Dharini because she was a follower of the Dharma. She was a beautiful woman and was known for her wisdom and intelligence.
One day, the king and queen were walking in the forest when they saw an ascetic. The ascetic was wearing a loincloth and had a long beard. He was very thin and looked very weak.
The king and queen asked the ascetic, "Why are you so thin and weak?"
The ascetic said, "I am an ascetic. I have renounced the world and have given up all my possessions. I live on the food that I can beg for. I am not interested in the pleasures of the world. I am only interested in the Dharma."
The king and queen were impressed by the ascetic's devotion to the Dharma. They asked him to stay with them in the palace. The ascetic agreed and stayed with them for many years.
The king and queen learned a lot from the ascetic. They learned about the importance of the Dharma and the importance of giving up worldly attachments. They learned that true happiness comes from within and not from external things.
The ascetic lived a long and happy life. He died peacefully in the palace. The king and queen were very sad when he died. They realized that they had lost a true friend and a great teacher.
The king and queen continued to follow the Dharma after the ascetic's death. They ruled their kingdom justly and compassionately. They were known for their kindness and generosity. They were loved by their people and were remembered for their good deeds."
**Jain Terms:**
* **Dharma:** The universal law of righteousness and moral conduct.
* **Ascetic:** A person who practices severe self-discipline and abstains from worldly pleasures.
* **Loincloth:** A garment worn around the waist and hips.
* **Rajagriha:** An ancient city in India, the capital of the Magadha kingdom.
* **Soma Chandra:** A name meaning "Moon King," referring to the king's gentleness.
* **Dharma Dharini:** A name meaning "Holder of the Dharma," referring to the queen's virtue.
* **Potana:** A name meaning "Treasure," referring to the king's wealth and wisdom.