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Chapter:-2 Collection of Examples
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Its origin has been mentioned during the discussion of the second vow. Having left the dog existence, he was born as a goat in the fifth existence. He was offered in sacrifices. In the sixth existence, he was taken by Charudatta for non-violence and was taught the salutation. Due to that merit, he died and went to heaven. I am that god. I have come here to preach the Dharma words given by my Guru through knowledge. Therefore, he was first saluted and then praised.” Hearing this, Charudatta also took initiation due to dispassion. He attained heaven through penance. 51. In the Sri Aakhyanaka Manikosh, the story of Subhadra is related to the slander of others.
She was like the jewel of the Anga-Jana clan. In the city of Champa, she was like a beautiful palace. ||1|| There lived a wealthy merchant named Jinadatta, who was the king of eyes, a true devotee of the Jain teachings. ||2||
He had a beautiful daughter, the jewel of daughters, the delight of the family. Her lotus-like feet were adorned with lotus-like ornaments. ||3||
She was named Subhadra, a true follower of the Jain teachings, a dwelling of the virtues of the monks, like a swan devoted to the service of the lotus of the Jain path. ||4||
She was happily engaged in her household duties. She was seen by the wise servant of the wealthy merchant, Buddhadasa. ||5||
Seeing her, he thought in his mind, “Oh, her beauty captivates even the inhabitants of the world. ||6||
Who is this woman? Is she a wife? Or is she a great lady? Or is she a celestial being?” ||7||
Thinking thus, he was pierced by the arrow of love in his heart. To fulfill his desire, he sent a messenger to her house. ||8||
Jinadatta, hearing this, asked the messenger about the matter. The messenger told him everything. The merchant said, ||9||
“In her family, beauty, youth, and charm are all present. She is not interested in worldly matters. ||10||
If there is any conflict, it will be due to her devotion to the true Dharma. Therefore, I will not give her to you. Go back to Buddhadasa.” ||11||
Hearing this, the messenger went back home. He thought in his heart, “I will learn the art of deception and win her over.” ||12||
He went to the sage and bowed down to him. He said, “Oh, venerable one, please teach me the true Dharma, the Dharma that is the fear of the cycle of birth and death.” ||13||
The sage, being compassionate, taught him the Dharma as preached by the Jinas. He, being afraid of the cycle of birth and death, accepted it like a thirsty man accepts water. ||14||
Day after day, he listened to the teachings of the Jinas and his mind became filled with devotion. The teachings of the Jinas became firmly established in his mind. ||15||
He bowed down to the monk and said, “Oh, venerable one, please listen to my words. I have accepted the Jain Dharma and I will not engage in any worldly affairs.” ||16||
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