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Death of the Parents
Detached from all mundane activities and desirous of becoming an ascetic in order to pursue the spiritual goal, Mahavir was keeping the matter pending due to his earlier resolution-"As long as the parents are alive I shall not think of taking Diksha."
When Mahavir became 28 years old his parents took the last vow of continued meditation without food. They gradually purified their souls and left their mortal bodies with a serene mental state. After their death Vardhaman told his elder brother, now king Nandivardhan, about his decision to become an ascetic. Nandivardhan replied in choking voice, “Prince ! Loss of parents followed by your renunciation; how will I be able to bear these shocks at the same time. Honour my desire and postpone your programme for two years.
Vardhaman accepted his elder brother's request and stayed back for two more years. But during this period he lived like an ascetic. Indulging in spiritual practices with due discipline, he prepared himself for his impending renunciation
Knowing about his resolve for renunciation, gods from the edge of the universe arrived and put forth the formal request, “O benefector of the world ! Your resolve is great. Please proceed on the path of renunciation and propagate religion for the welfare of the world." (M-12/1)
Prince Vardhaman gave charity three hours everyday for one year. Rich or poor, whoever came to Vardhaman was awarded whatever he desired. At the end of one year Vardhaman was ready for renunciation. (M-12/2)
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भगवान महावीर : गृहस्थ-जीवन
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Bhagaran Mahavir: Life as Householder
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